Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT) from $832

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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.

• Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just $1,109, but on average you can expect to pay $1,288.

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

  Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Cape Town is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,109 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at $1,200 and $1,227 round-trip. Kenya Airways is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town one-way?

  One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $916 on RwandAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $926 and Qatar Airways from $967 one-way.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

  The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town are American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

• What does SFO to CPT mean?

  SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while CPT stands for Cape Town Intl 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.

• Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cape Town?

  San Francisco to Cape Town flights have a layover in London most often. Washington, D.C. sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Cape Town.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

  London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $43.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Washington, D.C.?

  The majority of Washington, D.C. visitors spend their time at White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian American Art Museum. White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian American Art Museum can be accessed by traveling approximately 22.4 mi, 23.3 mi, and 23.2 mi, respectively from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Washington, D.C. can rent a car from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl for about $57 per day.

• Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

  The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town is Doha.

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

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cape Town 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 San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals updated?

  The San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.