Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is ten hours behind Cape Town and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CPT to SFO flight.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CPT and SFO include:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs190,806. A round-trip fare right now is Rs273,194. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Cape Town Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near SFO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
