Cape Town to San Francisco Flights
Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to San Francisco (SFO) connect South Africa and United States. The great-circle distance is approximately 16,498 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 21 to 22 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include CPT and SFO, OAK, SJC. The reverse route is San Francisco to Cape Town. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Destination
- San Francisco, United States
- Distance
- 16,498 km
- Typical duration
- about 21 to 22 hours
- Origin codes
- CPT
- Destination codes
- SFO, OAK, SJC
- Primary keyword
- flights from Cape Town to San Francisco
Search flights
Compare live prices and schedules for this route.
Route overview
Cape Town to San Francisco is a city-pair air route between South Africa and United States. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are CPT and SFO. Related codes: CPT → SFO, OAK, SJC.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 16,498 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 21 to 22 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Cape Town airports and metro codes: CPT.
San Francisco airports and metro codes: SFO, OAK, SJC.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route San Francisco to Cape Town, other destinations from Cape Town, and other origins into San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco typically take about 21 to 22 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town and San Francisco is approximately 16,498 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Cape Town is commonly searched with code CPT (related: CPT). San Francisco is commonly searched with code SFO (related: SFO, OAK, SJC).
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to San Francisco?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from San Francisco to Cape Town?
The reverse city pair is San Francisco to Cape Town. Distance is the same great-circle measure (16,498 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Cape Town to San Francisco route connect?
This route connects South Africa (Cape Town) with United States (San Francisco).
Related routes
- San Francisco to Cape Town
- Flights from Cape Town
- Flights to San Francisco
- Flights in South Africa
- Flights in United States
- New York to San Francisco
- Cape Town to Lisbon
- Cape Town to Athens
- Cape Town to Paris
- Cape Town to Rome
- Cape Town to Milan
- Cape Town to Barcelona
- Cape Town to Madrid
- Cape Town airport (CPT)
- San Francisco airport (SFO)