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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs399,201. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.Rs207,215 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs207,215, select.
Cape Town.Rs217,727 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs217,727, select.
Cape Town.Rs220,934 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs220,934, select.
Cape Town.Rs222,216 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs222,216, select.
Cape Town.Rs225,052 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs225,052, select.
Cape Town.Rs230,948 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs230,948, select.
Cape Town.Rs236,175 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs236,175, select.
Cape Town.Rs246,838 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs246,838, select.
Cape Town.Rs258,389 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs258,389, select.
Cape Town.Rs269,947 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs269,947, select.
Cape Town.Rs407,585 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs407,585, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in April.
Aug
from Rs225,060
Sep
from Rs230,956
Oct
from Rs217,735
Nov
from Rs246,847
Dec
from Rs269,957
Jan
from Rs258,399
Feb
from Rs220,942
Mar
from Rs222,224
Apr
from Rs207,223
May
from Rs236,184
Jun
from Rs407,600
Jul
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San Francisco International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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San Francisco to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs207,223
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Cape Town is Rs337,644. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs337,644.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Cape Town is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 26 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town ten hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SFO to CPT flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and CPT include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is Rs207,223. A return fare is currently Rs337,644. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to CPT is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CPT:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental to explore Cape Town and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week before your travel date.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • November is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cape Town in March.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to CPT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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