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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town from ₹ 85,317

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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 09:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 09:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
₹ 133,450Singapore Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 09:25
SFO
-
CPT
36h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 09:50
CPT
-
SFO
32h 10m
2 stops
₹ 143,454Singapore Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:15
SFO
-
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 13:35
CPT
-
SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
₹ 148,267Qatar Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 18:05
SFO
-
CPT
40h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 14:00
CPT
-
SFO
33h 45m
1 stop
₹ 150,249Emirates
Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 16:40
SFO
-
CPT
38h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 14:00
CPT
-
SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 150,344Emirates
Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:10 - 11:50
SFO
-
CPT
35h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 16:45
CPT
-
SFO
33h 30m
1 stop
₹ 151,948Turkish Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:15
SFO
-
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 13:35
CPT
-
SFO
27h 05m
1 stop
₹ 152,043Qatar Airways
Mon, 24 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 10:15
SFO
-
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:35
CPT
-
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
₹ 152,986Qatar Airways
Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
08:20 - 10:15
SFO
-
CPT
40h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:35
CPT
-
SFO
33h 20m
1 stop
₹ 154,402Qatar Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 18:05
SFO
-
CPT
40h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 14:00
CPT
-
SFO
33h 45m
1 stop
₹ 154,968Emirates
Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
6 Oct
SFO15:55San Francisco
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
16 Oct
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
₹ 148,267
Qatar Airways
24 Aug
SFO15:55San Francisco
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
13 Sept
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
₹ 152,043
Qatar Airways
1 Oct
SFO15:55San Francisco
33h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
16 Oct
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
SFO13:35San Francisco
₹ 152,986

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flight tickets
Emirates
30 Sept
SFO17:05San Francisco
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT18:05Cape Town Intl
12 Oct
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 150,249
Emirates
23 Aug
SFO17:05San Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
17 Sept
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 150,344
Emirates
3 Oct
SFO17:05San Francisco
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT18:05Cape Town Intl
15 Oct
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 154,968

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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 8 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

11:45-09:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

10:40-09:50

2 stops32h 10m

₹ 133,450

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

11:45-09:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

10:40-09:50

2 stops32h 10m

₹ 143,454
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 148,267

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:05-18:05

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 150,249

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

17:05-16:40

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

20:00-14:00

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 150,344

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

14:10-11:50

1 stop35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

17:15-16:45

1 stop33h 30m

₹ 151,948

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-13:35

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 152,043

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

15:55-10:15

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

₹ 152,986

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

08:20-10:15

2 stops40h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

13:15-13:35

1 stop33h 20m

₹ 154,402

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

17:05-18:05

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-14:00

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 154,968

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

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 ₹ 120,332. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Cape Town from San Francisco during April instead. Flights to Cape Town in April, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around ₹ 133,450.

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 ₹ 155,094 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 ₹ 127,127 on momondo.

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

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time

29h 37m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Cape Town takes 29h 37m
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 29h 37m.

  • 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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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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

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Once you have performed a search for San Francisco to Cape Town flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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