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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cape Town Starting at AED 1,987

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      • SFO03:45 pm
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40 am
        Wed, Mar 19|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 1,987AED 2,353
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        AED 2,353AED 1,987

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Wed, Mar 19, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,987 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO02:45 pm
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40 am
        Sun, Feb 23|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,031AED 2,353
        14% OFF
        14% OFF
        AED 2,353AED 2,031

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,031 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO02:45 pm
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40 am
        Sun, Mar 2|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,034AED 2,353
        14% OFF
        14% OFF
        AED 2,353AED 2,034

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,034 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO02:45 pm
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30 am
        Mon, Mar 3|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,037
        AED 2,037

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,037 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO03:45 pm
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40 am
        Tue, Mar 25|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,039
        AED 2,039

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,039 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO03:45 pm
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40 am
        Tue, Mar 18|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,040
        AED 2,040

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,040 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO03:45 pm
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30 am
        Mon, Mar 17|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,040
        AED 2,040

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,040 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO03:45 pm
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40 am
        Sun, Mar 9|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,042
        AED 2,042

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,042 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO03:45 pm
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30 am
        Mon, Mar 10|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,043
        AED 2,043

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,043 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO04:10 pm
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT10:50 am
        Mon, Mar 31|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        AED 2,063
        AED 2,063

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 31, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,063 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|San Francisco - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
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San Francisco to Cape Town Flight Time

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  1. F93308

    Frontier Airlines

    02:18 pm

    SFO

    1.6h

    03:55 pm

    LAX

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  2. QR740

    Qatar Airways

    04:20 pm

    LAX

    15.5h

    05:50 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  3. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  4. QR738

    Qatar Airways

    04:10 pm

    SFO

    15.5h

    05:40 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  5. QR1365

    Qatar Airways

    08:35 pm

    DOH

    8.3h

    03:55 am

    JNB

    SM-W-F-

  6. FA352

    Flysafair

    12:05 pm

    HLA

    2.3h

    02:25 pm

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  7. AA8128

    American Airlines

    04:10 pm

    SFO

    15.5h

    05:40 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  8. AA8285

    American Airlines

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  9. AA8128

    American Airlines

    04:10 pm

    SFO

    15.5h

    05:40 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  10. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  11. QR738

    Qatar Airways

    04:10 pm

    SFO

    15.5h

    05:40 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  12. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  13. F94594

    Frontier Airlines

    04:13 pm

    SFO

    1.5h

    05:45 pm

    LAX

    -MTW-FS
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  14. QR740

    Qatar Airways

    04:20 pm

    LAX

    15.5h

    05:50 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  15. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  16. BA284

    British Airways

    04:20 pm

    SFO

    10.6h

    10:55 am

    LHR

    -----FS
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  17. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    10:45 pm

    LGW

    11.5h

    12:15 pm

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  18. AS3424

    Alaska Airlines

    10:35 am

    SFO

    1.6h

    12:10 pm

    LAX

    --T----
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  19. QR740

    Qatar Airways

    04:20 pm

    LAX

    15.5h

    05:50 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  20. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  21. AS3326

    Alaska Airlines

    10:37 am

    SFO

    1.6h

    12:10 pm

    LAX

    S--WT-S
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  22. QR740

    Qatar Airways

    04:20 pm

    LAX

    15.5h

    05:50 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  23. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS

  24. DL1774

    Delta Air Lines

    12:03 pm

    SFO

    1.4h

    01:26 pm

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
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  25. QR740

    Qatar Airways

    04:20 pm

    LAX

    15.5h

    05:50 pm

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  26. QR1369

    Qatar Airways

    02:05 am

    DOH

    9.8h

    10:50 am

    CPT

    SMTWTFS
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 7,686.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Cape Town

Cheapest nonstop flight priceAED 1,987
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance16,498.77 km
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines

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