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SAR 5,183 SAR 16,200

Duration

21 h 12 m 58 h 30 m

Stops From San Francisco

Departure From San Francisco

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 5,672

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 5,183

After 6 PM

SAR 5,225

Arrival at Cape Town

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 5,183

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 5,558

After 6 PM

SAR 14,736

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(15)

SkyTeam

(11)

Star Alliance

(1)

Layover Airports

+ 2 more

Layover Duration

1 h 5 m 31 h 30 m

San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight SAR

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Price last updated at 17 Jul 2026 10:54:16
Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

SAR 5,283

SAR 5,183

You save SAR 375 if you fly from Oakland | Transit Visa may be required

Oakland to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Alaska Airlines AS | 1464

14:55

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Oakland, United States

02 h 05 m

17:00

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 720

16:25

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

15 h 15 m

17:40

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:25

Thu, 23 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:15

Thu, 23 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

SAR 5,325

SAR 5,225

You save SAR 333 if you fly from San Jose | Transit Visa may be required

San Jose to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Qatar Airways QR | 8809 | Operated By Alaska Airlines

21:38

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal B

San Jose, United States

02 h 09 m

23:47

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 720

16:25

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

15 h 15 m

17:40

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:25

Thu, 23 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:15

Thu, 23 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

SAR 5,658

SAR 5,558

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Qatar Airways QR | 738

15:55

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

16 h 10 m

18:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1371

08:40

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

17:30

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

SAR 5,772

SAR 5,672

Transit Visa may be required

Oakland to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Alaska Airlines AS | 705

10:22

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Oakland, United States

02 h 04 m

12:26

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 720

16:25

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

15 h 15 m

17:40

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:25

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:15

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways

SAR 5,782

SAR 5,682

Transit Visa may be required

Oakland to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Alaska Airlines AS | 705

10:22

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Oakland, United States

02 h 04 m

12:26

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 720

16:25

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

15 h 15 m

17:40

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1371

08:40

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

17:30

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways

SAR 5,814

SAR 5,714

Transit Visa may be required

San Jose to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Qatar Airways QR | 8808 | Operated By Alaska Airlines

08:20

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal B

San Jose, United States

02 h 11 m

10:31

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 720

16:25

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

15 h 15 m

17:40

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 1369

01:25

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

09 h 50 m

10:15

Wed, 22 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic

More Timing Options

SAR 14,400

SAR 14,300

San Francisco to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Delta Air Lines DL | 693

11:38

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal T1

San Francisco, United States

04 h 49 m

19:27

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal S

Atlanta, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Atlantic VS | 4092 | Operated By Delta Air Lines

21:00

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal I

Atlanta, United States

14 h 50 m

17:50

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Delta Air Lines

SAR 14,659

SAR 14,559

San Francisco to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Delta Air Lines DL | 693

11:38

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal T1

San Francisco, United States

04 h 49 m

19:27

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal S

Atlanta, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Delta Air Lines DL | 210

21:00

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal I

Atlanta, United States

14 h 50 m

17:50

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Delta Air Lines

SAR 14,836

SAR 14,736

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Cape Town , 20 Jul

Delta Air Lines DL | 9647 | Operated By KLM Royal Dutch

13:45

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

10 h 20 m

09:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Amsterdam, Netherlands

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Delta Air Lines DL | 9599 | Operated By KLM Royal Dutch

10:10

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Amsterdam, Netherlands

11 h 15 m

21:25

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

KLM Royal Dutch

SAR 15,142

SAR 15,042

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Cape Town , 20 Jul

KLM Royal Dutch KL | 606

13:45

Mon, 20 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

10 h 20 m

09:05

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Amsterdam, Netherlands

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

KLM Royal Dutch KL | 597

10:10

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Amsterdam, Netherlands

11 h 15 m

21:25

Tue, 21 Jul 26

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

San Francisco to Cape Town Flights Information:-

Looking for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport and the IATA code for the same is CPT.
Currently, there are 6 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 20 flights take off from San Francisco to Cape Town every week.

Need information on San Francisco to Cape Town airfare?

The cheapest fare for a San Francisco to Cape Town flight would be 5183, which may go up to 15536 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you compare round-trip and one-way flights, to work out which is more economical.

Flight Details for San Francisco to Cape Town

If you are looking for San Francisco to Cape Town flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cheaper than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Alaska Airlines : 5, Delta Air Lines : 5, KLM Royal Dutch : 5, Qatar Airways : 5, United Airlines : 5, Virgin Atlantic : 5

To board the first San Francisco to Cape Town flight, choose Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways, which departs at 06:22 The last flight for this route is Qatar Airways, departing at 21:38

Cape Town Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport
Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200

About San Francisco (SFO)

One of the major cities of California, San Francisco, is famous and renowned for its liberal community and surroundings. San Francisco is among the most popular and most visited cities in the world and the reason behind its increasing charm are notable highlights, which includes urban class Victorian architecture, captivating beauty, mystical fog, and mostly its cultural diversity. Located on a small land, the city possess a population of over 8,15,000. The climatic condition of the city is mild, with cool winters and dry summers. One interesting thing about the city is that it has a history of being in the backdrop of many movies; reason being its closeness to Hollywood and its vibrant film-making community. English is the preferred language of the city and that serves as an asset to many international visitors. One can get in the surroundings by taking a flight to the nearest Airport or by taking other means of transport, such as train, bus, boat and car. The tourists can roam around the city on their own or can also hire cars, bikes or taxis to explore the beautiful city and its ecstatic locations. There are multiple sights which gives you enormous pleasure when visited, some of them are: Chinatown, Ocean Beach, Telegraph Hill, North Beach, Haight Ashbury, Cow Hollow, Mission, and Pacific Heights. You must not forget to visit the popular landmarks of the city, which clearly depicts its cultural heritage. The tourists can also see the city from water, taking the 'Harbour Tours'. When it comes to dining out in the city, San Francisco provides multiple options to splurge out your riches. Many fine dine restaurants, bars and clubs at the city provides delicious food and drinks to the visitors. While planning to explore the city, MakeMyTrip allows you to manage all your travel related queries with ease. The easy online ticket booking facilities renders one with a facility to quickly book their plane, train and bus tickets. The website also offers proper accommodation facilities to their customers, along with detailed information about the destination. One can also inquire about the National/International car rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco to Cape Town Flights

Q: How much time does it take to get confirmation on a flight ticket?

A: It only takes a few minutes to receive a ticket confirmation at your registered email address.

Q: Do I have to present an ID proof during check-in?

A: Yes, you need to present your passport during check-in for your international flight.

Q: Do airlines from San Francisco to Cape Town offer sleeping areas?

A: Several airlines flying from San Francisco to Cape Town provide space for sleeping. In most cases, this service is available on a pay per use basis.

Q: Why should I choose business class over economy class?

A: Business class comes with its own unique perks like spacious seats, fancier meal options and personalised services that make it worth the high price. Most airlines also offer access to airport lounges where you can unwind and entertain yourself while waiting for your flight.

Q: How can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my San Francisco to Cape Town flight?

A: Avail your boarding pass by sharing your booking confirmation at the airport. The staff will hand over the boarding pass to you after verifying your details. You can also visit the airlineโ€™s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

Q: What are the latest flight offers at MakeMyTrip for San Francisco to Cape Town?

A: MakeMyTrip offers cashback and instant discounts for San Francisco to Cape Town flights. Check the flights booking page for the exciting deals.

Q: Can I pay later for my flight tickets for San Francisco to Cape Town?

A: No, currently MakeMyTrip does not offer any such option for flight bookings.

Q: Can I carry food on my San Francisco to Cape Town flight?

A: Airlines have varying rules on allowing passengers to carry their own food on the flight. Please check with the specific airline for further clarity on the same.

Q: Can I book tickets for another person from my own account?

A: Yes, you can book a ticket for someone else too. For that, you will have to provide their personal details while booking the flight.

Q: How much baggage can I carry on a San Francisco to Cape Town flight?

A: Each airline has a different baggage policy. So you must contact the airline for exact details on the same.

Q: Which are the most preferred airlines in the world?

A: The most preferred airlines in the world are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Oman Air and AirAsia.

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my San Francisco to Cape Town flight?

A: Check with your airline and register a complaint with them. Provide them the details with your proof of address, ID and travel for recovering your lost baggage.

Q: What is the largest number of seats that I can reserve in a single booking?

A: You can reserve seats for up to 9 people in a single transaction.

Q: What are the most booked classes for a San Francisco to Cape Town flight?

A: For San Francisco to Cape Town flights, most travellers prefer economy or business class tickets.

Important Information about San Francisco to Cape Town Flight

Lowest Fare for San Francisco to Cape Town Flight SAR undefined- 20 Jul
Today's Lowest Fare SAR undefined
Total flights from San Francisco to Cape Town in a Week 20 Flights
First Flight Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways, departs at 06:22
Last Flight Qatar Airways, departs at 21:38
Non-Stop Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town 0
Airport Name & codes of San Francisco & Cape Town San Francisco Airport, San Francisco-SFO, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town-CPT

San Francisco Address

Address : San Francisco, CA 94128, United States
Tel : +1 650-821-8211

About Cape Town (CPT)

The second largest city in South Africa, Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape Province, and is also the legislative capital of South Africa. Located in the south-west corner, the place is a mix of modern values and an ancestral culture values. Also named as the Mother City in South Africa, Cape Town is in the list of world class metropolitan cities, with historical and cultural significance to woo visitors. Being the home place of one of the seven wonders of nature, โ€˜Table Mountainโ€™, the charisma gets glorified to a greater extent with Cape Peninsula's wonder. It holds the tag of the affluent 'floral kingdom' in the whole world. The peninsula is among the few masterpieces carved by the Mother Nature. It dominates the area by imposing an edgy mountain spine, criss-cross valleys, constrained by cliffs. The climate is generally moderate, but the best time to visit the place is between October and November, December to February or March to May. You can have an easy reach to this place through different transport mediums. If coming by air, you can land at Cape Town International Airport, which is the second largest airport in the South Africa. You can also reach the place by either opting a train or bus facility, or simply enter the place, driving through the wide roads of the city in your own car or bike. There are numerous attractions which you can explore at the place, like Bo-Kaap, the castle of good hop Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Memorial. Do not forget to witness the magnificent opportunity of seeing the great white shark and witness the thrill of the ocean predators. You can also visit the artistic museums, galleries and theatres for a deep dive into the culture of the city. The city offers multiple dining options to their visitors with delectable cuisines and par-class services. When planning for such an outrageous trip, you need to be sure of some things in advance, which are your tickets, proper accommodation and the conveyance picked to roam around the city. MakeMyTrip ensures proper customer satisfaction and offers you the best deals and offers. The online ticket booking is no more a hectic task and with that you can also decide on your accommodation arrangements for the trip.

Cape Town Address

Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200