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$796+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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SEA — CPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,055
(oojo)

One-way from

$796
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,380
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:10 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/144:35 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,055
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/227:10 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/292:00 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,172
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/234:05 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 3/26:50 amCPT - SEA
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/12:58 pmSEA - CPT
2 stops35h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/126:55 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,483
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/212:45 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 3/2810:00 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,552
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:59 pmSEA - CPT
2 stops33h 11mSWISS
Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops36h 36mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$1,639
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/62:15 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Sun 4/136:05 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop27h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,642
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:30 amSEA - CPT
3 stops45h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,663
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:20 amSEA - CPT
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Wed 3/1211:20 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops31h 24mKLM
Deal found 2/18$1,668
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:37 pmSEA - CPT
2 stops34h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/27:25 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops34h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/512:35 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 15mDelta
Fri 3/149:15 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops32h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/18$1,685
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/125:15 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Tue 8/191:05 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$1,697

Find flights from Seattle to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/23

7:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

4:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,055

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/22

7:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/29

2:00 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,172

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

6:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,387

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 5/1

2:58 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

6:55 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$1,483

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 3/21

2:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/28

10:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,552

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/6

2:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

6:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,642

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/4

9:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

11:20 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,668

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/19

9:37 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops34h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

7:25 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,675

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/5

12:35 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/14

9:15 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,685

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/12

5:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/19

1:05 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,697

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seattle to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Seattle to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $1,055. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,387 and $1,483, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Seattle to Cape Town are British Airways ($843), American Airlines ($876), and Turkish Airlines ($966).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Seattle to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,339Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,405Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,623Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$1,671Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,712Average$2,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,776Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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