Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO) from $676

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — SFO
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,018

Round-trip from

$267
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Cape Town Intl to San Francisco

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, book at least 15 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 1% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $887 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $996.

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

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Cape Town. Prices for November average $1,114 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $830. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a November flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT - SFO)?

When flying from Cape Town to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Cape Town and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Turkish Airlines flights traveling from Cape Town to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 7/184:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/161:15 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,089
Thu 7/44:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/226:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,191
Thu 7/44:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/236:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,211
Mon 7/14:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/216:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,222
Mon 7/14:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/236:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,242
Mon 7/14:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/206:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,258
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/226:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,263
Thu 7/44:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/196:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,273
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/236:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,284

Cheap Delta flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Cape Town and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Cape Town to San Francisco. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sun 7/1411:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops32h 58mDelta
Sat 8/311:55 amSFO - CPT
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,130
Mon 6/311:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Sun 9/2912:20 amSFO - CPT
2 stops36h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,451
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Mon 10/211:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,452

Cheap Cape Town to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 6/39:20 amCPT - SFO
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 9/302:00 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops36h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,249
Sun 6/308:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop30h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/235:30 amSFO - CPT
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,254
Sun 6/305:45 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2412:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,317
Mon 6/311:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 28mKLM
Mon 9/301:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/15$1,331
Sun 6/304:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/221:15 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,354
Sun 6/302:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1910:45 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,357
Sun 6/304:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/241:15 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,375
Sun 6/304:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/256:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,390
Sun 6/302:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/229:00 pmSFO - CPT
3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,395

Cape Town to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 12/2210:40 amCPT - SFO
1 stop37h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/103:45 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop31h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/15$938
Sun 12/2212:30 amCPT - SFO
2 stops42h 13mDelta
Sat 1/116:00 amSFO - CPT
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,016
Sun 12/2212:30 amCPT - SFO
2 stops42h 13mDelta
Sat 1/115:45 amSFO - CPT
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,021
Sun 12/2212:35 amCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 15mDelta
Thu 1/98:00 amSFO - CPT
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,022
Thu 7/184:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/161:15 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,089
Mon 12/238:55 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 1/104:35 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,090
Tue 7/25:45 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2412:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,100
Fri 12/2012:30 amCPT - SFO
2 stops31h 56mDelta
Thu 1/911:55 amSFO - CPT
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,122
Sat 12/2112:35 amCPT - SFO
2 stops33h 18mDelta
Fri 1/109:30 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,124

One-way flights to San Francisco from Cape Town

Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. Users can also find round-trip Cape Town to San Francisco flights by using the search form above.
Thu 5/234:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$676
Fri 5/244:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$690
Thu 5/234:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$702
Fri 5/244:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$717
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops42h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$731
Wed 5/292:35 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops42h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$736
Tue 5/287:10 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops58h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$740
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$746
Tue 5/281:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$759

Find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,089 - $1,383

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

1 stop37h 35m

$1,089

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/2

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 10/24

2 stops38h 25m

$1,100

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/14

2 stops32h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

1 stop20h 55m

$1,130

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

3 stops41h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 9/21

3 stops70h 40m

$1,170

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/3

2 stops36h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 9/30

2 stops36h 00m

$1,249

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/30

1 stop30h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 10/23

2 stops26h 40m

$1,254

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/21

1 stop33h 40m

$1,286

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/2

2 stops30h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

1 stop22h 35m

$1,318

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/1

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 9/21

2 stops50h 20m

$1,383

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/15

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cape Town to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to San Francisco is currently $722 while a round-trip flight costs $1,220. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $267). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$296

May

$316

June

$382

July

$364

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$267

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Delta and Kenya Airways from Cape Town to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to San Francisco for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $1,089, but on average you can expect to pay $1,218.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to San Francisco round-trip from $1,089. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,130, and Kenya Airways, from $1,170. Turkish Airlines is 2% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does CPT to SFO mean?

    CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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DeltaCheapest$872Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,041Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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