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Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or London, about 23h 10m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 23h 10m
Cape Town to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey23h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to San Francisco
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
CPT Atlanta (ATL) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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CPT London (LHR) SFO
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 16,486 km10,238 miles
- Journey time
- 23h 10mestimate
- Time difference
- -10hSan Francisco vs Cape Town
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- CPT → SFO
Flights from Cape Town to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, London and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,486 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Dubai (DXB). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and San Francisco?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 10 hours behind Cape Town.
