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$925 Find cheap flights from Seattle to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Johannesburg (SEA-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:30 pm - 9:50 amSEA-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
1:35 pm - 12:30 pmJNB-SEA
31h 55m1 stop
$1,180Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 20
8:00 am - 9:50 amSEA-JNB
40h 50m2 stops
8:15 pm - 12:30 pmJNB-SEA
25h 15m1 stop
$1,194Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 22
12:15 pm - 10:05 amSEA-JNB
36h 50m1 stop
6:05 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-SEA
31h 40m1 stop
$1,228Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 24
6:40 pm - 10:15 amSEA-JNB
30h 35m1 stop
7:05 pm - 5:05 pmJNB-SEA
32h 00m1 stop
$1,536Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Dec 10
12:30 am - 9:20 pmSEA-JNB
35h 50m2 stops
9:55 pm - 4:51 pmJNB-SEA
27h 56m1 stop
$1,658Delta
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Sun, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 16
12:30 am - 9:20 pmSEA-JNB
35h 50m2 stops
6:50 pm - 5:50 pmJNB-SEA
32h 00m1 stop
$1,675Delta
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Sun, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 23
4:25 pm - 9:25 amSEA-JNB
32h 00m2 stops
9:05 pm - 11:35 amJNB-SEA
23h 30m1 stop
$1,682British Airways
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Wed, May 22 - Mon, Sep 30
1:40 pm - 9:25 amSEA-JNB
34h 45m1 stop
9:05 pm - 7:48 pmJNB-SEA
31h 43m2 stops
$1,784British Airways
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
5:51 pm - 9:25 amSEA-JNB
54h 34m2 stops
7:20 pm - 9:46 pmJNB-SEA
35h 26m2 stops
$1,788American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jul 1
1:30 pm - 9:25 amSEA-JNB
34h 55m2 stops
7:20 pm - 11:30 amJNB-SEA
25h 10m1 stop
$1,851American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Wed, Jul 10

Flights from Seattle to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Seattle, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,281 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,913 and $1,888 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Seattle to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Ethiopian Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $925. KAYAK users also found Seattle to Johannesburg round-trip flights on Qatar Airways from $1,180 and on Turkish Airlines from $1,228.

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Low season

March

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$925
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Seattle to Johannesburg flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    To allow for easy transactions while in Johannesburg, you will have to exchange a few US dollars for the South African rand. There are multiple currency exchange sites at the airport including Travelex, American Express, and Inter Africa Bureau de Change, among others. They are all located in one area which is in Terminal A after passport control.

  • What documents do I need to fly from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    To be allowed entry into South Africa, you will need to provide a valid passport with at least six months of validity left. The passport should have at least two blank pages for entry and exit immigration stamps. Fortunately, US citizens don’t need to provide a visa upon entry unless you plan to stay in the country for longer than 90 days, which will require you to apply for a special permit.

  • Is public transport available from JNB Airport?

    Yes, public transport is available from JNB airport to the city center through city buses and informal minibuses. You can board the bus outside the domestic and international terminals in the ground transportation center. If you want a more convenient alternative, you can choose to take a taxi which is also easily available outside the airport terminals. One upside to taking the taxi is that they can drop you at any destination in town while public buses will drop you at designated bus stations and stops.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at SEA Airport?

    There are plenty of hotels located near the SeaTac airport and each one of them offers a convenient place to stay when you’re flying out of the airport. The Radisson Hotel and Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center are the closest hotels to the airport, putting you less than 5min away from the airport terminal. By staying here, you will be avoiding the hectic commute to the airport which can cost you a lot of time.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $925 for a one-way ticket and $1,180 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Seattle and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,649 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,935 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SEA to Johannesburg

  • When flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), ensure you arrive at the airport at least 3h before your flight is set to depart. This should give you enough time to go through the security lines at the airport without the risk of missing your flight.
  • When booking connecting flights, go for the ones with the automatic transfer option. This is because the alternative, self-transfer, will require you to check into every individual flight.
  • To make your trip more sustainable, consider taking public transport to and from the respective airports. This reduces the number of cars on the road hence reducing carbon emissions. You should also try and pack light luggage and avoid single-use plastic during your trip.
  • If you want to get a rental car at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), there are plenty of rental companies that have set up shop at JNB Airport including Avis, Budget, and Thrifty Car rentals. They are all located in the northern region of the airport next to the long-term car park.
  • To enjoy the lounge facilities at SEA Airport, consider booking your flight with Delta or United Airlines. Both have a lounge at the airport where you can just hang out as you wait for your boarding time.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

2.0 MediocreShiva, Apr 2024SEA - SFO
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Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Mi primera conexión se retrasó por lo cual perdí mi segunda conexión la cual salió adelantada

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

There were choices for the snacks. Good choices and tasty lunch and breakfast as well.

The flight crew was amazing. I’m very tall and they moved me to an exit row unsolicited!!! Amazing service.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Seattle to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/12Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
29h 15mSEA-JNB
$925
8/2Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
29h 35mSEA-JNB
$1,024
9/12Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
36h 50mSEA-JNB
$1,057
8/2Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 15mSEA-JNB
$1,180
8/2Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
44h 25mSEA-JNB
$1,183
9/11Wed
2 stopsDelta
35h 50mSEA-JNB
$1,240
9/12Thu
3 stopsRwandAir
61h 30mSEA-JNB
$1,464

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Last minute flights from Seattle to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
multi-stop
32h 55mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stop
38h 01mJNB-SEA
$1,768
5/4Sat
multi-stop
28h 19mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stop
38h 01mJNB-SEA
$1,918
5/4Sat
multi-stop
39h 30mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stop
38h 01mJNB-SEA
$1,959
5/4Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 30mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 52mJNB-SEA
$1,996
5/4Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
46h 45mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 52mJNB-SEA
$2,016
5/4Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 35mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 10mJNB-SEA
$2,032
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
34h 55mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
33h 30mJNB-SEA
$2,065
5/4Sat
multi-stopKLM
22h 50mSEA-JNB
5/11Sat
multi-stopKLM
26h 25mJNB-SEA
$2,122
5/7Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 35mSEA-JNB
6/7Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 30mJNB-SEA
$8,584
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
35h 40mSEA-JNB
6/7Fri
multi-stopDelta
30h 25mJNB-SEA
$10,602

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Seattle - Johannesburg Flights

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Seattle (SEA)United States

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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