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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from ₹ 97,255

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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
₹ 97,255Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 5 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 - 11:50SFO-CPT
38h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:05CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
₹ 98,958Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 21 Sep - Fri, 7 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
06:05 - 12:25CPT-SFO
40h 20m2 stops
₹ 121,951Qatar Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 5 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:20 - 12:25CPT-SFO
55h 05m2 stops
₹ 124,080Qatar Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Thu, 6 Nov
British Airways Logo
16:18 - 11:00SFO-CPT
33h 42m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 23:59CPT-SFO
38h 04m2 stops
₹ 124,166British Airways
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 23 Jul
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 17:20SFO-CPT
39h 45m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 23:59CPT-SFO
38h 04m2 stops
₹ 124,591British Airways
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Mon, 16 Jun - Wed, 23 Jul
United Airlines Logo
00:43 - 15:20SFO-CPT
29h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 14:35CPT-SFO
27h 45m2 stops
₹ 140,772United Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 19:55SFO-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 12:50CPT-SFO
55h 30m2 stops
₹ 141,283Emirates
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Sun, 21 Sep - Fri, 7 Nov
United Airlines Logo
00:43 - 15:20SFO-CPT
29h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 13:35CPT-SFO
26h 45m2 stops
₹ 142,901United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 16:50SFO-CPT
38h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 14:00CPT-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
₹ 215,118Emirates
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Wed, 11 Jun - Tue, 22 Jul

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
12 Sept
SFO00:43San Francisco
29h 37m
2 stops
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
22 Sept
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
SFO14:35San Francisco
₹ 140,772
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United Airlines
20 Aug
SFO00:43San Francisco
29h 37m
2 stops
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
4 Sept
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
26h 45m
2 stops
SFO13:35San Francisco
₹ 142,901
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United Airlines
9 Sept
SFO00:43San Francisco
31h 27m
2 stops
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
26 Sept
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
24h 04m
1 stop
SFO11:04San Francisco
₹ 144,945
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Ethiopian Air flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
10 Sept
SFO22:45San Francisco
54h 50m
3 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
26 Sept
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
33h 48m
3 stops
SFO15:23San Francisco
₹ 159,423
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Ethiopian Air
1 Oct
SFO22:45San Francisco
53h 15m
3 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
20 Oct
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
33h 48m
3 stops
SFO15:23San Francisco
₹ 171,090
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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 ₹ 104,919. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Cape Town from San Francisco during February instead. Flights to Cape Town in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around ₹ 109,433.

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 ₹ 132,569 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 ₹ 111,988 on momondo.

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

As of April 2025, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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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Cheap San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

₹ 125,954

Fastest flight time

21h 10m

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 ₹ 125,954. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 97,255.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 21h 10m
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?

    San Francisco and Cape Town Intl are 16475.6 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 21h 10m.

  • 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 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 layovers. 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 license 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.


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