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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from $645

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Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
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CPT
27h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 8:24 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 19m1 stop
$764Delta
mié., ene. 21 - mar., abr. 21
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
24h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 3:18 pm
CPT
-
SFO
28h 13m2 stops
$769Delta
jue., ene. 22 - vie., abr. 24
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
35h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 8:24 pm
CPT
-
SFO
33h 19m1 stop
$770Delta
mar., ene. 20 - mar., abr. 21
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 5:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
33h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 5:26 pm
CPT
-
SFO
30h 21m2 stops
$774Delta
mié., may. 13 - vie., may. 29
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 5:50 pm
SFO
-
CPT
33h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:35 pm
CPT
-
SFO
34h 30m1 stop
$775Delta
mié., may. 13 - dom., may. 24
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 9:25 pm
SFO
-
CPT
22h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
-
SFO
45h 30m1 stop
$777KLM
vie., may. 15 - vie., may. 29
KLM Logo
1:55 pm - 6:10 am
SFO
-
CPT
30h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
-
SFO
45h 30m1 stop
$778KLM
vie., ene. 23 - mié., abr. 22
Kenya Airways Logo
8:55 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
24h 20m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 6:51 pm
CPT
-
SFO
30h 21m1 stop
$779Kenya Airways
mié., mar. 4 - vie., mar. 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
CPT
34h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:48 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 18m1 stop
$780Multiple Airlines
vie., feb. 6 - dom., feb. 15
KLM Logo
10:31 am - 9:25 pm
SFO
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CPT
25h 54m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
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SFO
45h 30m1 stop
$781KLM
jue., may. 14 - mar., may. 26

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Mar 18
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:50 amCape Town Intl
Apr 18
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$860
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Kenya Airways
Jan 20
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
52h 40m
3 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
33h 05m
3 stops
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,247
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Kenya Airways
Jan 19
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
37h 10m
2 stops
CPT10:05 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
33h 05m
3 stops
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,384
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KLM flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
May 15
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
May 29
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$777
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KLM
Jan 23
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
30h 15m
1 stop
CPT6:10 amCape Town Intl
Apr 23
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$778
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KLM
May 14
SFO10:31 amSan Francisco
25h 54m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
May 26
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
45h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$781
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated enero 7, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 1/21

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/21

8:05 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop33h 19m

$764

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

jue. 1/22

8:25 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 4/24

8:05 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$769

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

10:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/21

8:05 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop33h 19m

$770

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 5/13

11:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 5/29

8:05 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$774

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 5/13

11:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/24

8:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$775

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

vie. 5/15

1:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 5/29

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$777

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

vie. 1/23

1:55 pm-6:10 am

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/22

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$778

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

mié. 3/4

8:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 3/13

9:30 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop30h 21m

$779

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

vie. 2/6

11:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/15

9:30 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop30h 18m

$780

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

jue. 5/14

10:31 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/26

11:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop45h 30m

$781

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,471.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,619 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from San Francisco for as low as $1,322 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Cape Town flight.

How have San Francisco to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

22h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 22h 40m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Cape Town.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    San Francisco and Cape Town Intl are 10237.5 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 22h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $956Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,150 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,701 reviews
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7.2
11,095 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,230Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,657 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,390Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,462 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,471Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,139 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,471Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,025 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,625Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,692 reviews
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