CA $1,220 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $1,220 for one-way flights and CA $1,434 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $983 - CA $2,058 per traveller.

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Flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO - CPT) route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Roundtrip price
CA $1,433
Distance
16401 km

San Francisco to Cape Town Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Cape Town from San Francisco whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Cape Town Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San Francisco to Cape Town today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from San Francisco Intl., SFO to Cape Town Intl., CPT 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Cape Town from San Francisco currently is just CA $1,434 rising to CA $2,019.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in February when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Cape Town  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Cape Town from San Francisco 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Cape Town with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between SFO and Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) is CA $1,434. But you better act quick. This figure is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
This can differ between air carriers, as each has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of airlines offer the option to move your flight without charging a fee. All you pay is any additional cost for the new flight. When searching for San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to CPT flights, you'll find a "No change fees" filter for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Averaging 22 hours and 11 minutes, the journey from San Francisco Airport to CPT is a long one. To make your in-flight experience more pleasant, remember to bring a quality travel pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling earplugs.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Airport to CPT?
You'll have 16,500 kilometres to cover on the long-haul San Francisco to Cape Town route. Wear comfy clothes and consider taking some noise-cancelling headphones and a sleep mask.
Which airlines fly direct from SFO to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that directly fly between San Francisco Airport and Cape Town Intl. Airport. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are San Francisco Airport to CPT flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport showing up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices that far in advance.

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