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- Lowest observed
- €664, departing 26 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 7 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 82Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways +12 more
- Typical journey time
- 31h 30m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from San Francisco to Cape Town. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 16,486 km
- Typical journey time
- 31h 30m
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways +12 more
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Emirates, Alaska Airlines, British Airways +5 more
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → San Francisco, city gazetteer reference point (37.7749, -122.4194): ≈ 18 km.
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Cape Town, city gazetteer reference point (-33.9249, 18.4241): ≈ 18 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from San Francisco to Cape Town: October 2026, from €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €664 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €738 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €878 | 26 |
| January 2027 | €878 | 7 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from San Francisco to Cape Town: Monday, from €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €664 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €760 | 12 |
| Wednesday | €783 | 13 |
| Thursday | €819 | 12 |
| Friday | €915 | 11 |
| Saturday | €680 | 11 |
| Sunday | €738 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from San Francisco to Cape Town by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €798 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €664 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €878 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €878 | 21 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cape Town: JetBlue, from €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | €664Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Frontier Airlines | €819Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Turkish Airlines | €878Dec 3, 2026 | 47 |
| United Airlines | €1,079Nov 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Emirates | €1,171Dec 2, 2026 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Cape Town?
The lowest fare we have observed is €664, found on 7 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Cheapest month from San Francisco to Cape Town: October 2026, from €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from San Francisco to Cape Town. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways +12 more.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Cape Town take?
The average journey time across the 87 fares we observed is 38h 05m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed San Francisco to Cape Town fares were non-stop?
None of the 88 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Cheapest day of the week from San Francisco to Cape Town: Monday, from €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from San Francisco to Cape Town?
Cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cape Town: JetBlue, from €664 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 7 Oct 2026