Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Cape Town? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Cape Town vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Cape Town for specific travel dates.
2026-11-16
SFO - CPT
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $97.6
2026-11-10
SFO - CPT
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-11
SFO - CPT
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-24
SFO - CPT
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-09
SFO - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $274.2
2026-11-11
SFO - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 40,000 Pts + $274.2
San Francisco to Cape Town flight facts
Distance
10,251 mi
16,497 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 21h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Cape Town
CPT · Cape Town Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Monterey - Cape Town · Monterey is 77 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Cape Town · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Cape Town
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
SFO - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 115,000 Pts + $696
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
SFO - CPT
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 49,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - CPT
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-29
SFO - CPT
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SFO - CPT
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - CPT
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 62,000 Pts + $395.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cape Town (South Africa)
The Cellars-Hohenort, an SLH Hotel
From 70,000 Pts or $441
Hermanus (South Africa)
The Marine, an SLH Hotel
From 80,000 Pts or $387
Franschhoek (South Africa)
Le Quartier Francais, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $798
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Cape Town depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Cape Town.
San Francisco and Cape Town are about 10,251 miles (16,497 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 10,251-mile straight-line distance takes about 21h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cape Town, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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