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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 to Cape Town?
The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco, with most prices found around R22 678. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R23 931.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as R0. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Thursday is R35 226.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to Cape Town in the evening for as low as R27 691. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R31 281 per ticket.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from San Francisco when booking 15 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R28 623 when searching 15 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from San Francisco for as low as R24 226 on momondo.
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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 29h 37m.
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?
As of March 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Cape Town, the leading airline is Turkish Airlines, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 40%.
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town with momondo
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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PriceFrom R19 268 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7,3 3 746 reviews | |||
PriceFrom R21 137 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7,4 3 539 reviews |
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from San Francisco to Cape Town for you.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Cape Town from San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Cape Town from San Francisco.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are simply researching potential flights to Cape Town, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Cape Town from San Francisco and alert you when they change.