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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

Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
$1,124Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 8:15 pmCPT-SFO
33h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:57 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-CPT
30h 23m1 stop
$1,177United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 27
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:12 amCPT-SFO
23h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-CPT
32h 51m1 stop
$1,199Delta
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 27
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 8:57 pmCPT-SFO
35h 02m2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:59 pm - 11:00 amSFO-CPT
50h 01m2 stops
$1,202British Airways
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 27
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 10:15 pmCPT-SFO
32h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:59 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-CPT
33h 51m1 stop
$1,208Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Kenya Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 1:18 amCPT-SFO
43h 43m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
55h 45m3 stops
$1,354Kenya Airways
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 26
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 1:35 pmCPT-SFO
28h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 5:10 pmSFO-CPT
31h 40m2 stops
$1,569United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 27
Kenya Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 4:26 pmCPT-SFO
34h 51m3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 1:45 pmSFO-CPT
55h 45m3 stops
$1,624Kenya Airways
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Thu, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:35 amCPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 amSFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
$1,713Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Wed, Nov 5
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-CPT
33h 10m2 stops
$2,507British Airways
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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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 $1,009 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,350 and $1,321 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$774
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco was $774 for a one-way ticket and $1,124 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and San Francisco, with SkyTeam 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 $1,143 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,065 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.

Top 3 airlines serving 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7950 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

10.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2025TPA - LAX
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Since it wasn’t a Delta flight, I was not able to sit with my group and there was no entertainment.

Three adults, three children. They did not give us seats together. Two seats together, in row 23, one in 13, one in 14, one in 10, and one in 17. When we got on the plane, the crew tried to ask people to move but basically threw up their hands. One person moved so we had two pairs of seats together. The 1.5 year old sat on a parent's lap (despite having paid for his own seat).

the fight attendants were great and i appreciated that they had season 1 of The Wire from HBO as a viewing option

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

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