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Cheapest round-trip
$1,194
Typical prices: $1,405-$1,785
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/4Thu 4/12
SEA - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$747
Typical prices: $944-$1,421
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/14
SEA - CPT • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Seattle and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 30% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg $1,379 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 23h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Cape Town (SEA-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town

Sun, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 12
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4:25 pm - 10:15 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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7:30 pm - 12:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,194Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 12
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4:25 pm - 10:15 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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7:30 pm - 7:57 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
33h 27m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco
$1,208Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 6
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9:40 pm - 10:15 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
51h 35m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl
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7:30 pm - 12:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,220Qatar Airways
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 14
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7:05 pm - 12:05 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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12:55 am - 5:10 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
26h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$1,221Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 13
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7:15 pm - 11:50 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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1:15 am - 5:20 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
25h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,230Turkish Airlines
Fri, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 14
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4:25 pm - 10:15 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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7:30 pm - 10:13 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
35h 43m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco
$1,248Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 14
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11:58 pm - 4:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
54h 12m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:30 am - 1:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
37h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$2,199United Airlines
Fri, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 11
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8:30 am - 5:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
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8:00 pm - 9:56 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
34h 56m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles
$2,204United Airlines
Sat, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 11
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9:00 am - 5:50 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 50m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:05 pm - 4:53 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
29h 48m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$2,208Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 6
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2:35 pm - 10:40 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:30 am - 7:23 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
45h 53m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
$2,514Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Seattle to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Cape Town typically range from $1,405 to $1,785. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,194, on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Cape Town. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Cape Town at $1,138 round-trip.
•December ($2,196) and July ($1,846) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 92% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Seattle to Cape Town flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$747
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 111% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Seattle to Cape Town

When to book flights from Seattle to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Seattle to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Cape Town:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

    A nonstop flight from Seattle to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 10,211 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Seattle to Cape Town flight?

    Round-trip flights from Seattle to Cape Town range from $1,405 to $1,785, with an average of $1,635 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,405 counts as a good deal.

  • How are flight prices from Seattle to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Seattle to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,038.

  • What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Flights from Seattle to Cape Town usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Seattle to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Seattle to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Seattle to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,476 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,787, a difference of $311.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 23h 25m, compared with 23h 36m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 24h 05m via Newark (EWR).

  • What is the time difference between Seattle and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of Seattle (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay Beach and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

  • What are the benefits of flying First Class from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Delta Air Lines offers Sky Priority privileges like security service and accelerated check-in to their First Class passengers. Delta also offers personalized services like a hearty snack and more baggage allowance. Finnair offers wider, fully-flat seats and more legroom in their First Class cabins. Finnair also offers Business Class flyers preference to choose seats and priority in boarding.

  • What airlines are the most environmentally friendly from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Delta is the most sustainable airline flying to Cape Town from Seattle. Delta offsets 39% of the carbon emitted in this route. Delta Air Lines utilizes compostable stirrers from the cutlery to amenity packages, reducing around 30,000 lb of CO2. Delta Sky Clubs employ environmentally friendly packaging for their foods.

  • What are the common layovers for connecting flights to Cape Town from Seattle?

    Delta Air Lines flies to Cape Town through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). British Airways connects to Cape Town through London Heathrow (LHR) Airport and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Passengers on American Airlines will fly to Cape Town through Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

  • What is the carry-on and luggage policy for airlines flying to Cape Town from Seattle?

    Turkish Airlines allow passengers to bring one carry-on baggage in their Economy Class cabins with a maximum weight of around 18 lb. Business Class flyers on Turkish Airlines may bring two carry-on bags not exceeding 18 lb each. Delta allows passengers to carry one cabin bag and one personal item with maximum dimensions of around 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

Your guide to booking Seattle to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,476, about $311 less than Monday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seattle to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average $1,138 round-trip in that month - typically $1,058 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
    • Mbalentle
  • Passengers landing through Cape Town Aiport (CPT) can access car rental services within the airport facilities. Car rental companies are in front of the transport plaza and central Terminal building. Passengers can access the car rental desks through the pedestrian subway on either side of the Terminal building. They include Hertz, Budget, Avis, Thrifty, SIXT, and Europcar.
  • Cape Town Airport (CPT) is located in Matroosfontein, around 12 miles southeast of Cape Town city center. CPT Airport serves the metropolitan area of Cape Town. This includes Sunset Beach and Constantia around seven and eight miles from CPT Airport, respectively. Atlantis and Stellenbosch are around 25 miles and 26 miles away, respectively.
  • Passengers carrying personal respirators POC/CPAP machines into the cabins of Turkish Airlines must make sure the device is FAA approved. Passengers with diabetes may take their relevant medications without producing any medical reports on Turkish Airlines. Complimentary wheelchairs are available for passengers with mobility limitations.
  • A maximum of two pets are allowed per passenger on Turkish Airlines. However, only one pet is allowed into the cabin, while the other will travel in the hold. Pets in the cabin must be inside a kennel. The total weight of a pet and kennel in Turkish Airlines must not exceed approximately 18 lb.
  • Turkish Airlines does not allow newborn babies under the age of 48 hours on their flights. Passengers above the age of two years must travel in their own seats. Seat extenders are not allowed in Turkish Airlines cabins. Turkish Airlines also offer inflight games and films for children.

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