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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from ₹ 89,351

This is the cheapest return 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 11/11. 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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Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45CPT-SFO
33h 30m1 stop
₹ 89,351Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 6 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:05CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
₹ 90,224Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 6 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:50SFO-CPT
31h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:05CPT-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
₹ 91,971Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Fri, 6 Mar
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 12:10SFO-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:50 - 18:45CPT-SFO
31h 55m1 stop
₹ 111,186British Airways
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Fri, 14 Nov - Thu, 5 Mar
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 12:10SFO-CPT
29h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 15:00CPT-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
₹ 111,274British Airways
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 09:25SFO-CPT
37h 45m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 07:50CPT-SFO
31h 10m2 stops
₹ 131,799Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 4 Mar
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 14:35SFO-CPT
36h 55m2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 12:50CPT-SFO
28h 20m1 stop
₹ 137,826Emirates
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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 5 Mar
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 14:35SFO-CPT
36h 55m2 stops
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:50CPT-SFO
33h 10m1 stop
₹ 142,193Emirates
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 1 Mar
United Airlines Logo
00:43 - 15:20SFO-CPT
29h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 15:16CPT-SFO
28h 26m2 stops
₹ 144,551United Airlines
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Sun, 12 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
United Airlines Logo
00:20 - 15:20SFO-CPT
30h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 15:23CPT-SFO
28h 23m1 stop
₹ 146,298United Airlines
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Fri, 15 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
14 Nov
SFO20:40San Francisco
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
5 Mar
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
₹ 111,186
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British Airways
19 Nov
SFO20:40San Francisco
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
23 Nov
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
₹ 111,274
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British Airways
8 Nov
SFO22:45San Francisco
27h 25m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
28 Feb
CPT18:45Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
₹ 116,951
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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 Oct
SFO00:43San Francisco
29h 37m
2 stops
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
27 Oct
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
28h 26m
2 stops
SFO15:16San Francisco
₹ 144,551
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United Airlines
15 Aug
SFO00:20San Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
26 Aug
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
28h 23m
1 stop
SFO15:23San Francisco
₹ 146,298
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United Airlines
15 Aug
SFO00:20San Francisco
30h 00m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
26 Aug
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
26h 22m
2 stops
SFO13:22San Francisco
₹ 146,647
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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 2 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

₹ 89,351

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 90,224

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

18:50-11:50

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 91,971

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

20:40-12:10

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

20:50-18:45

1 stop31h 55m

₹ 111,186

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

20:40-12:10

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:35-15:00

1 stop28h 25m

₹ 111,274

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

09:40-09:25

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

10:40-07:50

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 131,799

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

15:40-14:35

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

18:30-12:50

1 stop28h 20m

₹ 137,826

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

15:40-14:35

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:40-12:50

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 142,193

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

00:43-15:20

2 stops29h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

19:50-15:16

2 stops28h 26m

₹ 144,551

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

00:20-15:20

1 stop30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

20:00-15:23

1 stop28h 23m

₹ 146,298

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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 ₹ 107,518. 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 ₹ 113,457.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around ₹ 138,867 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 ₹ 107,518 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Cape Town flights are approximately 79% more expensive 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

₹ 125,161

Fastest flight time

27h 25m

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 ₹ 125,161. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 89,351.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 27h 25m
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)
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  • 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 27h 25m.

  • 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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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cape Town from San Francisco with this policy.

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