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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from ₹ 92,234

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town departing on 23/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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09:40 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
₹ 126,917Singapore Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
United Airlines Logo
06:45 - 15:20SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:47CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
29h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
₹ 144,450United Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:20SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:24CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
29h 34m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
₹ 144,831United Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
₹ 145,307Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
United Airlines Logo
22:45 - 17:10SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 25m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:22CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
₹ 145,402United Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
United Airlines Logo
18:38 - 17:10SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 15:12CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 22m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
₹ 146,355United Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
United Airlines Logo
14:40 - 09:30SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 17:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
30h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
₹ 149,214United Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
United Airlines Logo
14:40 - 09:30SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 12:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
₹ 149,690United Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
₹ 150,071Singapore Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 4 Feb
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 11:30SFO  San Francisco-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 12:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 151,786Emirates
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 10 Feb

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Emirates flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
6 Oct
SFO17:05San Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
8 Feb
CPT18:30Cape Town Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 151,786
Emirates
9 Oct
SFO17:05San Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 156,551
Emirates
11 Oct
SFO17:05San Francisco
33h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
8 Feb
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 158,456

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
26 Jan
SFO09:40San Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
9 Feb
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 126,917
Singapore Airlines
3 Feb
SFO09:40San Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
3 Mar
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 145,307
Singapore Airlines
1 Feb
SFO09:40San Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
CPT09:25Cape Town Intl
4 Feb
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 150,071

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 26/1

09:40-09:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

10:40-07:50

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 126,917
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

06:45-15:20

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-17:47

1 stop29h 57m

₹ 144,450

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

06:00-15:20

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-17:24

2 stops29h 34m

₹ 144,831

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 3/2

09:40-09:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/3

10:40-07:50

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 145,307

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

22:45-17:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-11:22

1 stop23h 32m

₹ 145,402

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

18:38-17:10

2 stops37h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:50-15:12

2 stops27h 22m

₹ 146,355

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

14:40-09:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

₹ 149,214

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

14:40-09:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:00-12:30

2 stops25h 30m

₹ 149,690

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

09:40-09:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

10:40-07:50

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 150,071

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO San Francisco - CPT Cape Town Intl

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

17:05-11:30

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

20:00-12:50

1 stop26h 50m

₹ 151,786

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 163,220 to ₹ 197,332.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 126,917.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from San Francisco, with most prices found around ₹ 121,296. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Cape Town from San Francisco during March instead. Flights to Cape Town in March, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around ₹ 121,391.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around ₹ 164,395 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 ₹ 136,732 on momondo.

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

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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Fastest flight time

52h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 52h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Cape Town.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Cape Town

  • How far is San Francisco to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    San Francisco and Cape Town Intl are 16474.6 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 52h 45m.

  • 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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