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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from ₹ 74,923

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Cheap return flights

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Cape Town.
12:40 - 11:50SFO-CPT
38h 10m1 stop
16:35 - 10:35CPT-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
₹ 95,621Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
18:45 - 11:50SFO-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
16:35 - 16:40CPT-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
₹ 99,555Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 28 Apr - Thu, 8 May
15:55 - 17:15SFO-CPT
40h 20m1 stop
06:05 - 13:35CPT-SFO
40h 30m2 stops
₹ 134,023Qatar Airways
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Fri, 11 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
16:20 - 11:00SFO-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
18:55 - 17:28CPT-SFO
31h 33m2 stops
₹ 135,392British Airways
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Fri, 23 May - Fri, 6 Jun
17:05 - 16:50SFO-CPT
38h 45m1 stop
15:20 - 14:00CPT-SFO
31h 40m2 stops
₹ 137,102Emirates
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Tue, 29 Jul - Tue, 30 Sep
15:55 - 10:50SFO-CPT
33h 55m1 stop
06:05 - 13:35CPT-SFO
40h 30m2 stops
₹ 139,155Qatar Airways
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Sat, 12 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
00:43 - 17:10SFO-CPT
31h 27m2 stops
19:50 - 17:50CPT-SFO
31h 00m2 stops
₹ 141,464United Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Thu, 11 Sep
17:05 - 16:50SFO-CPT
38h 45m1 stop
15:20 - 14:00CPT-SFO
55h 40m2 stops
₹ 141,721Emirates
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Fri, 1 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
00:08 - 15:20SFO-CPT
30h 12m2 stops
20:00 - 11:27CPT-SFO
24h 27m1 stop
₹ 145,313United Airlines
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Sun, 27 Apr - Tue, 13 May
22:20 - 11:00SFO-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
18:55 - 17:58CPT-SFO
32h 03m2 stops
₹ 149,932British Airways
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Fri, 23 May - Fri, 6 Jun

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
23 May
SFO16:20San Francisco
33h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
6 Jun
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
31h 33m
2 stops
SFO17:28San Francisco
₹ 135,392
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British Airways
23 May
SFO22:20San Francisco
27h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
6 Jun
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
32h 03m
2 stops
SFO17:58San Francisco
₹ 149,932
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British Airways
2 Jun
SFO16:35San Francisco
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
13 Jun
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
32h 02m
2 stops
SFO17:57San Francisco
₹ 153,182
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
21 Apr
SFO00:47San Francisco
35h 23m
2 stops
CPT21:10Cape Town Intl
6 May
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:45San Francisco
₹ 148,734
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Delta
30 Apr
SFO00:40San Francisco
35h 45m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
22 May
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
33h 36m
2 stops
SFO23:51San Francisco
₹ 152,070
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Delta
19 May
SFO00:40San Francisco
35h 45m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
3 Jun
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO14:05San Francisco
₹ 157,287
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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 ₹ 105,286. 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 ₹ 111,102.

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 ₹ 132,883 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 ₹ 112,470 on momondo.

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

As of March 2025, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town

Best price found

₹ 74,923

Fastest flight time

22h 40m

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 ₹ 74,923. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 95,621.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 22h 40m
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 22h 40m.

  • 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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