Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco nine hours behind Cape Town.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CPT to SFO flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CPT and SFO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
ر.ق. 2,343 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 3,546. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CPT to SFO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CPT to SFO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CPT make it to their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
