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R10 692 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals 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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to San Francisco.
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23:15 - 20:11CPT-SFO
29h 56m2 stops
6:00 - 21:25SFO-CPT
30h 25m2 stops
R18 303Delta
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
23:15 - 19:59CPT-SFO
29h 44m2 stops
13:45 - 21:25SFO-CPT
22h 40m1 stop
R19 037KLM
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
23:00 - 21:10CPT-SFO
31h 10m2 stops
6:00 - 17:50SFO-CPT
26h 50m1 stop
R19 147Delta
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Mon, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 14
17:15 - 17:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
14:10 - 12:00SFO-CPT
36h 50m1 stop
R19 826Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 21
16:35 - 16:40CPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
12:40 - 11:50SFO-CPT
38h 10m1 stop
R20 137Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 14
20:00 - 17:46CPT-SFO
30h 46m1 stop
21:01 - 17:10SFO-CPT
35h 09m2 stops
R23 035United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 15
13:40 - 13:50CPT-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
16:45 - 11:35SFO-CPT
33h 50m1 stop
R23 457Emirates
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Sat, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 29
13:00 - 13:50CPT-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
16:10 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
R24 392Qatar Airways
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
19:50 - 17:36CPT-SFO
30h 46m2 stops
0:43 - 15:20SFO-CPT
29h 37m3 stops
R25 053United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 13
13:05 - 14:00CPT-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
17:05 - 11:35SFO-CPT
33h 30m1 stop
R61 641Emirates
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Tue, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 15

Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 October, where tickets cost R18 560 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 622 and R23 549 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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

R10 692
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to San Francisco

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 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 R583 for a one-way ticket and R998 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • 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?

    oneworld, 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, United Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco are United Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of R20 464 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 003 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • 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.

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Top 5 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3275 reviews
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025DXB - LAX
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

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.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

We had to wait almost an hour for the wheelchair porter to be ready to pick up my mother. And when she arrived in Newark airport the porter was not there and she started walking with her cane and her poor mobility. When the Newark porter found her they didn't want to transfer her bags to the wheelchair for her.

My experience was medium staff where great I dislike flying in triple 7 seats very uncomfortable and no room on jet all the rest of the flights where great

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

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

The ac did not work and the plane was deployed for the AC BUT IT NEVER WORKED. I have high blood pressure and I was SWEATING AND NEARLY PASSED OUT. Do better.

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Old aircraft, very very low business class standards, no privacy between the seats, horrible old TVs, tiny bathrooms.

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

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