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Cheap flights from Seattle to Cape Town from R11 073

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — CPT
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 461

One-way from

R11 073

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 026
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/2-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Seattle to Cape Town
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 16m total
  • Seattle to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R56 579 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Wed 25/219:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R16 461
Fri 6/319:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 478
Wed 8/419:10
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/416:35
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 674
Sun 8/320:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R17 248
Wed 8/419:10
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 20/416:35
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 624
Sun 1/319:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R17 641
Tue 17/320:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R17 690
Mon 2/319:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 837
Mon 2/319:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 116
Tue 31/319:10
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/416:35
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 247
Sat 28/219:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 656
Sun 1/319:00
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/317:15
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R18 738

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Seattle

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 6/3

19:00-11:50

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

17:15-18:05

1 stop33h 50m

R17 248

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/4

19:10-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

16:35-17:15

1 stop33h 40m

R17 248

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 17/3

20:00-11:50

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

17:15-17:15

1 stop33h 00m

R17 690

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/2

19:00-11:50

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

17:15-17:05

1 stop33h 50m

R21 949

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 12/2

5:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-13:49

2 stops26h 59m

R23 030

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 12/2

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-15:41

2 stops28h 51m

R23 030

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/5

16:30-11:30

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:00-8:57

2 stops52h 57m

R23 193

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/4

20:10-17:20

2 stops60h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-12:45

1 stop32h 45m

R23 357

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 16/3

17:05-10:30

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

19:30-20:27

2 stops33h 57m

R23 685

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 17/5

23:30-14:35

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-8:34

3 stops51h 44m

R23 750

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Seattle to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Seattle to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 R15 561). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 536). 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.

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 16 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM from Seattle to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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.

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

    Departing from Seattle to Cape Town will take you 25h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16433 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Seattle to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R26 556, KLM will fly you from Seattle to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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 holiday 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 R15 561). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 536). 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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KLMCheapestR26 556AverageR34 189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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