Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO) from $630

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 5/29. 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 10 — May 171

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 5, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$984

Round-trip from

$268
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 $1,111 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 15% versus a flight in the morning.

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from Cape Town to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 19mDelta
Tue 6/410:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$903
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Fri 6/710:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$904
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Tue 6/41:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/4$906
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/4$911
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 39mDelta
Fri 6/73:19 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop41h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/4$915
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Tue 6/410:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,003
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Fri 6/710:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,004
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Tue 6/41:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,005
Mon 6/311:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops33h 27mDelta
Mon 6/107:10 amSFO - CPT
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,007

Cheap KLM flights from Cape Town to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced KLM 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.
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mKLM
Tue 6/410:55 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 5/4$954
Wed 5/2911:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mKLM
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/4$976
Wed 5/2911:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 41mKLM
Wed 6/51:50 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/4$1,031
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 28mKLM
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/4$1,050

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 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 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 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 19mDelta
Tue 6/410:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$903
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Fri 6/710:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$904
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Sat 6/11:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/4$906
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/4$911
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 39mDelta
Fri 6/73:19 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop41h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/4$915
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mKLM
Tue 6/41:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 5/4$954
Wed 5/2911:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mKLM
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/4$976
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Tue 6/410:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,003
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Fri 6/710:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,004

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 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 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 19mDelta
Tue 6/410:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$903
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Fri 6/710:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$904
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Sat 6/11:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/4$906
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/4$911
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop31h 39mDelta
Fri 6/73:19 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop41h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/4$915
Tue 5/2811:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mKLM
Tue 6/41:55 pmSFO - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 5/4$954
Wed 5/2911:15 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops28h 13mKLM
Wed 6/510:35 amSFO - CPT
2 stops25h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/4$976
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Tue 6/410:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops38h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,003
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop45h 45mDelta
Fri 6/710:10 pmSFO - CPT
2 stops34h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,004

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 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.
Wed 5/291:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops55h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$630
Mon 8/124:35 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$778
Sun 8/118:20 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$801
Tue 6/1811:00 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops46h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/4$833
Sun 5/262:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$846
Wed 5/291:00 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$862
Sun 8/116:55 pmCPT - SFO
2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$881
Sun 5/266:20 pmCPT - SFO
1 stop28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/4$886
Wed 5/292:30 pmCPT - SFO
3 stops30h 54mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/4$903

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$903 - $1,542

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/26

1 stop33h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 6/4

2 stops38h 15m

$903

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/28

2 stops28h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 6/4

2 stops25h 30m

$954

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/25

2 stops30h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

1 stop35h 05m

$1,143

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/30

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/4

1 stop37h 35m

$1,150

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/3

3 stops37h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 6/11

2 stops37h 50m

$1,255

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/2

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 6/12

2 stops37h 20m

$1,261

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop27h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/3

1 stop30h 40m

$1,294

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops52h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

3 stops53h 50m

$1,403

Cape Town IntlSan Francisco

CPT - SFO

CPTSFO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/26

1 stop27h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 6/2

1 stop29h 40m

$1,542

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/4

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 3, 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 April 28, 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 $824 while a round-trip flight costs $1,212. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Cape Town to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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

$306

May

$314

June

$384

July

$367

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

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 5, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Turkish Airlines 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
1,465 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very good
4,014 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
1,604 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
4,440 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to San Francisco for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to San Francisco for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $903, but on average you can expect to pay $987.

  • 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 $903. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $954, and United Airlines, from $1,143. Delta is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to San Francisco are Turkish Airlines ($778), Kenya Airways ($833), and Qatar Airways ($862).

  • 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 5/4.

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DeltaCheapest$872Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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