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Cheapest round-trip
$949
Typical prices: $1,020-$1,481
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 11/10Sat 11/28
CPT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$615
Typical prices: $754-$1,134
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/9
CPT - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $949 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,006 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 23h 17m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:35 pm - 2:50 pm-
29h 15m
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4:40 pm - 12:05 pm-
33h 25m
$949Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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8:05 pm - 11:57 pm-
36h 52m
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9:55 pm - 5:50 pm-
34h 55m
$1,003Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:57 pm-
36h 52m
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11:59 pm - 6:35 pm-
32h 36m
$1,005Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:57 pm-
36h 52m
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 5:50 pm-
34h 55m
$1,005Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 28
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10:00 pm - 7:35 pm-
31h 35m
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4:40 pm - 12:05 pm-
33h 25m
$1,009Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:40 am - 11:45 am-
37h 05m
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1:45 pm - 9:25 pm-
22h 40m
$1,029KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
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8:00 pm - 12:28 pm-
25h 28m
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12:35 am - 5:10 pm-
31h 35m
$1,030United Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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26h 12m
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8:15 am - 5:10 pm-
23h 55m
$1,030United Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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27h 52m
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6:00 am - 5:10 pm-
26h 10m
$1,030United Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
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45h 30m
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29h 03m
$1,032Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Cape Town usually cost between $1,062 and $1,321 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $990 on Delta (Aug 7-Aug 14).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $964 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,263 and $1,692 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$615
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco was $615 for a one-way ticket and $949 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Cape Town.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,152 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,161 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8483 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
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The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

10.0 ExcellentChristian, Jul 2026
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The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

The entire experience convinced my wife, Cathy, and me that traveling Polaris on United is the only way we’ll fly in the future. From check-in and baggage drop to the end of the 12-hour flight, the customer service was exceptional, with numerous staff members exemplifying the very best in care. On board, Andre, our primary crew chief, was sincerely friendly, a consummate professional, and, along with Freddy, one of his team members, truly among the best of the best. The captain even came through the cabin to chat with passengers—a wonderful personal touch, especially on such a long journey.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

We boarded the plane and were about to take off when we were notified that the tires had to be checked. Upon inspection, they were found to need replacement, so the entire plane had to be deboarded. After we exited the plane, United staff forced us to stay in the gate area by posting "Do Not Exit" signs on the doors connecting the gate area to the terminal. Many of us had already rebooked our flights and had no checked bags, but they told us we could not leave. This seemed inappropriate to hold people under false pretenses. When the agent told us we could leave, I asked them to please take down the "Do Not Exit" signs, as they were misleading. The agent refused, and I told them that it didn't feel right to hold people like that.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

United was excellent. We had very good experience flying the carrier. Certainly. We will opt to fly them for sure. Lufthansa is out.

The seat that I got this time is really good.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

The Manila airport was under renovation so there was no business class lounge. The double security check was disorganized and the flight attendants were grouchy.

Flight attendants on United are the worst in the business. Can’t be bothered to provide even basic levels of service and are as rude as anyone can get. This flight was not an exception to that rule.

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