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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town

SFO — CPT
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,041

Round-trip from

C$ 1,490
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From San Francisco to Cape Town Intl

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, book at least 15 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 38% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 2,054 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 2,585.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Cape Town in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 1,364.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town (SFO - CPT)?

When flying from San Francisco to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cape Town is currently C$ 0 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 0. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,090). Flying from San Francisco to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,523). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

C$ 1,489

February

C$ 1,555

March

C$ 1,754

April

C$ 1,503

May

C$ 1,641

June

C$ 1,704

July

C$ 2,081

August

C$ 1,978

September

C$ 1,873

October

C$ 1,641

November

C$ 1,604

December

C$ 1,817

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Related info for your journey

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  • What does SFO to CPT mean?

    SFO and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to CPT refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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