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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from R12 810

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25h 20m1 stop
18:45 - 15:00CPT-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
R17 025American Airlines
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22:00 - 16:00CPT-SFO
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R17 043American Airlines
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18:50 - 12:00SFO-CPT
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17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
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R17 369Turkish Airlines
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20:50 - 15:00CPT-SFO
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R17 803
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17:15 - 11:05CPT-SFO
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R18 039British Airways
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R20 083
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R20 246Kenya Airways
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R22 508Kenya Airways
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R35 860United Airlines
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R40 383United Airlines
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R47 639Ethiopian Air
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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 27
SFO17:30San Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Dec 4
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
R16 591
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American Airlines
Nov 27
SFO20:40San Francisco
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Dec 4
CPT20:40Cape Town Intl
32h 14m
2 stops
SFO18:54San Francisco
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American Airlines
Feb 17
SFO20:40San Francisco
25h 20m
1 stop
CPT8:00Cape Town Intl
Mar 3
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 4
SFO18:50San Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00Cape Town Intl
Feb 11
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO16:45San Francisco
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 20
SFO18:50San Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:00Cape Town Intl
Mar 4
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
R17 876
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 22
SFO13:10San Francisco
36h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:00Cape Town Intl
Jan 28
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
R17 948
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Cape Town

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

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco is January. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Cape Town?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Monday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

In the evening. San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 15% more expensive in the morning than in the evening

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Cape Town flight route?

San Francisco - Cape Town Intl. Fly from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl for the best San Francisco - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

14 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town is approximately 14 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Cape Town flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Cape Town.

How have San Francisco to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Cape Town?


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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

R12 810

Fastest flight time

25h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R12 810. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 025.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 25h 05m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Cape Town Intl is about 16475,6 km. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Cape Town?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R18 923Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 915 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R25 360Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 171 reviews
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