About This Route
San Francisco to Cape Town is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 3 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 15,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroplan | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Qatar Avios | 25,000 | 55,000 | 95,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 60,000 | 110,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 32,000 | 68,000 | 95,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,000 | 145,000 |
| Flying Blue | 40,000 | 80,000 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 | 100,000 | 175,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 50,000 | 100,000 | 135,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Aeroplan
Biz: 30,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 55,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 60,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 68,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 80,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 100,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Aeroplan offers the cheapest economy award at 15,000 points
- Best business class value: Aeroplan at 30,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Cape Town?
The cheapest option is Aeroplan starting at 15,000 points in economy. Compare 11 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Cape Town with points?
Aeroplan offers business class for 30,000 points one-way. Other options include ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to CPT?
You can book this route with Aeroplan, ANA Mileage Club, Qatar Avios, Virgin Points, Emirates Skywards, KrisFlyer, Avios (BA), Asia Miles, Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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