Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Seattle to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 20m.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 34m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

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Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R27 498.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Seattle to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

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Departing from Seattle to Cape Town will take you 30h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16433 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at R18 399, Qatar Airways will fly you from Seattle to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R19 020 and R28 710, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Cape Town for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

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When booking a flight from Seattle to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on KLM, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

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

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Flights from Seattle to Cape Town are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 24% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Seattle to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R23 587, or R46 908 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cape Town from Seattle average R30 875. You can even find prices in March for less than R30 875, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R18 699. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Seattle. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 49%.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Seattle to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cape Town from Seattle today with Cheapflights!

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Seattle to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Seattle to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Seattle to Cape Town with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Seattle to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cape Town from Seattle today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R18 434
One-way from	R13 493
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R29 466

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 399	AverageR29 175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR19 020	AverageR21 272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR28 710	AverageR36 961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

Cheap flights from Seattle to Cape Town from R13 493

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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