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R11 314 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Cheap Flight Deals 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 return 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town.
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Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 - 11:50SFO-CPT
38h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:40CPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
R19 602Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 16:40CPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
R19 658Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Mon, May 19
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:35CPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
R19 961Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 10
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 11:00SFO-CPT
30h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 13:50CPT-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
R20 585British Airways
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 25
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:35CPT-SFO
33h 35m1 stop
R20 794Qatar Airways
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 13
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18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
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7:00 - 10:35CPT-SFO
36h 35m2 stops
R21 021
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Mon, Apr 28 - Thu, May 8
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18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
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9:00 - 10:35CPT-SFO
34h 35m2 stops
R21 039
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 25
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 11:00SFO-CPT
30h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:11CPT-SFO
36h 16m2 stops
R21 475British Airways
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Mon, May 5 - Mon, May 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:45 - 13:45SFO-CPT
30h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 17:49CPT-SFO
36h 14m3 stops
R21 740Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:45 - 13:45SFO-CPT
30h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 17:49CPT-SFO
36h 14m3 stops
R22 591Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 22

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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 March, where tickets cost R23 310 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R36 668 and R33 167 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.
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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R11 314
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town was R598 for a one-way ticket and R1 036 for a return.

  • 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?

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

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

  • 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.

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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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town. 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 San Francisco to Cape Town? 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.
7,3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3760 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,3Food
7,4Entertainment
7,7Crew
7,3Boarding
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Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

8,0 ExcellentDavid, Mar 2025DEN - IST
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Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

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Cape Town (CPT)
San Francisco (SFO)

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