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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 1.398 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.1.201 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.201 €, select.
Cape Town.1.205 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.205 €, select.
Cape Town.1.206 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.206 €, select.
Cape Town.1.208 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.208 €, select.
Cape Town.1.208 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.208 €, select.
Cape Town.1.238 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.238 €, select.
Cape Town.1.256 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.256 €, select.
Cape Town.1.257 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.257 €, select.
Cape Town.1.267 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.267 €, select.
Cape Town.1.267 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.267 €, select.
Cape Town.1.271 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.271 €, select.
Cape Town.1.277 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 27 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.277 €, select.
Cape Town.1.292 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.292 €, select.
Cape Town.1.301 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.301 €, select.
Cape Town.1.384 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.384 €, select.
Cape Town.1.398 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.398 €, 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 November.
May
from 1.277 €
Jun
from 1.398 €
Jul
from 1.595 €
Aug
from 1.267 €
Sep
from 1.257 €
Oct
from 1.206 €
Nov
from 1.205 €
Dec
from 1.271 €
Jan
from 1.301 €
Feb
from 1.292 €
Mar
from 1.208 €
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San Francisco International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Cheapest month to flySeptember

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 1.201 €. 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 1.201 €.
As of May 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 September.
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 Tuesday, 29 September 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, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

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

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town nine hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and CPT:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

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

  • 657 € is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.201 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

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

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its leading attractions. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Worcester is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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