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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,242
Typical prices: $1,621-$1,866
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/26Thu 12/10
SFO - CPT • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$803
Typical prices: $945-$1,074
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/2
SFO - CPT • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Cape Town. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,094 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 51m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:00 am - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
69h 35m
3 stops
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2:25 pm - 1:44 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 19m
3 stops
$1,242Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:00 pm - 1:35 pm
SFO
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CPT
54h 35m
3 stops
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2:25 pm - 9:39 pm
CPT
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SFO
41h 14m
3 stops
$1,244Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 7
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9:40 am - 9:25 am
SFO
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CPT
37h 45m
2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:50 am
CPT
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SFO
31h 10m
2 stops
$1,340Singapore Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
Iberia Logo
9:35 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
29h 35m
1 stop
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6:55 pm - 2:55 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,348Iberia
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 16
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11:45 am - 9:25 am
SFO
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CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:50 am
CPT
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SFO
31h 10m
2 stops
$1,362Singapore Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
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11:39 am - 12:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
39h 31m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
6:55 pm - 2:55 pm
CPT
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SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,366Iberia
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:45 pm - 11:50 am
SFO
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CPT
32h 05m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 4:40 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,530Turkish Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19
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1:45 pm - 9:10 pm
SFO
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CPT
22h 25m
1 stop
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7:40 am - 11:45 am
CPT
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SFO
37h 05m
1 stop
$1,536KLM
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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1:45 pm - 5:50 am
SFO
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CPT
31h 05m
1 stop
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11:00 pm - 11:45 am
CPT
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SFO
45h 45m
1 stop
$1,536KLM
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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CPT
31h 30m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 4:30 pm
CPT
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SFO
33h 10m
1 stop
$1,574Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cape Town flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from San Francisco usually cost between $1,631 and $2,071 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,242 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 26-Dec 10).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, 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 San Francisco to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost $1,273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,106 and $2,071 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town, 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 San Francisco to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$803
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

  • Is it necessary for me to obtain a visa before my flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    For those travelers that are taking a vacation in Cape Town, there is no need to get a visa to travel to this country so long as you're not going to stay there for more than 90 days. Do you check to make sure that your passport is valid for at least 30 days beyond your date of arrival in South Africa.

  • What are some good transportation choices to get from the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) into Cape Town?

    There is a bus Line A01 operated by My Citi that can take you from the airport to the downtown area in about 30 minutes. If you prefer to travel by taxi, you should expect to travel for about 17min.

  • Does the Cape Town International Airport offer any shower facilities to help get cleaned up after a long flight from San Francisco?

    There are showers available in the Bidvest Lounge location that you will find on the third level of the International Terminal on the Airside.

  • What type of hotel choices are available at the Cape Town International Airport they have a location close to the terminal buildings?

    There are two hotels that have a location either right at the airport or just a short walk from the terminal buildings. The Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport sits right on the airport grounds and is a short walk from the terminal buildings. The Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is about 1300 feet from the terminal and when passengers want to get to this hotel without walking, there is a free airport shuttle.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town was $803 for a one-way ticket and $1,242 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cape Town from San Francisco?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Cape Town.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,753 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,643 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 San Francisco to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CPT 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 San Francisco to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Cape Town were found on Kenya Airways ($1,276) and Condor ($1,299).

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

  • One of the most convenient ways to get from the downtown San Francisco area to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before a flight that does not involve driving your car is to take the Yellow or Red Line BART train that makes the trip from Civic Center in downtown San Francisco to the airport in around 30min.
  • If someone plans on dropping you off at San Francisco International Airport before a flight, a very convenient option is to do so at the Kiss and Fly drop-off point that sits right at the rental car center adjacent to the airport property. Once drivers and passengers have said get their goodbyes, travelers can ride aboard the Blue Line AirTrain to all of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • Passengers that plan on driving their own car to the San Francisco International Airport should consider booking their parking online with ParkRight@SFO. Some of the advantages of using the service are that you can book your parking up to you 2 hours before your arrival time, you can choose any parking area on the airport property, plus you get sent a QR code that means contactless entry and exit from the parking lots.
  • If you plan on taking a service animal for a pet with you from the San Francisco International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers seven different pet relief areas with two outdoor locations marked with painted paw prints to show travelers where these pet relief areas sit.
  • If you are going to ride your bicycle to the San Francisco International Airport before a flight, you can do so for up to 14 days. Passengers will find bike lock-up locations outside the International Terminal, the Westfield Garage, the Rental Car Center, and at the valet parking location in the Domestic Garage on Level Four.

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