Cheap Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco from $651

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to San Francisco (CPT-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $651 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CPT to SFO on Fri, Sep 4), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,042 departing on Mon, Aug 31 and returning on Mon, Sep 7.

• Which airlines offer flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, including: Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Cape Town to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 4, with one-way flights priced at just $651.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco on July 31, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at $905.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Cape Town?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (CPT-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Cape Town and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Cape Town is 10h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cape Town to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.