S$1,374 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO-CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$1,374 for one-way flights and S$2,008 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Turkish Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,008 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,008
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,008 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,183 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,183
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,183 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,243 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,243
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,243 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,278 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,278
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,278 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,303 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,303
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,303 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,382 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,382
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,382 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,418 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,418
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,418 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,567 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,567
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,567 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,581 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,581
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,581 found 1 day ago
United
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 18 May
SFO
San Francisco
CPT
Cape Town
S$2,626 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,626
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 6 May from San Francisco to Cape Town, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at S$2,626 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$1,303 - S$2,099 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip journey between SFO and Cape Town Intl. Airport was S$2,008. Fares this cheap don't wait forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to CPT?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do need to cancel your getaway, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from SFO to CPT that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The distance is around 16,500 kilometres. Eye mask? Check. A change of clothes? Check. We suggest you pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul San Francisco to Cape Town flight.
Which airlines fly direct from SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that directly fly between SFO and CPT. You'll need to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices change all the time, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute flight deals between San Francisco Airport and CPT are of course possible, it's also a good idea to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers publish their prices up to 12 months prior to the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the best airfare bargains around, so check back often and be ready to grab your seat when the price is low.

Travel information

Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$2,008
Distance
16401 km

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