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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Seattle to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R28 702.

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

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

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

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

How long is the flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

Departing from Seattle to Cape Town will take you 32h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16433 km.

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

Currently priced at R18 053, 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 R18 663 and R28 169, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Cape Town for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

R10 529+ Flights from Seattle to Cape Town

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

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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 18 October 2025.

Sat 29/1119:00SEA - CPT

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/1217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/10R19 425

Mon 1/1219:00SEA - CPT

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Mon 8/1217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/10R19 616

Sun 30/1119:00SEA - CPT

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Fri 5/1217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/10R19 772

Sun 30/1119:00SEA - CPT

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Sun 7/1217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/10R20 276

Mon 10/1116:05SEA - CPT

1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 24/1112:35CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/10R20 519

Mon 3/1116:05SEA - CPT

1 stop39h 20mQatar Airways

Wed 12/1118:55CPT - SEA

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10R20 572

Fri 14/1116:05SEA - CPT

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Fri 21/1112:35CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10R21 232

Mon 24/1117:40SEA - CPT

1 stop31h 05mCondor

Wed 10/1219:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 50mCondor

Deal found 15/10R21 510

Mon 1/1216:05SEA - CPT

1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Mon 8/1219:00CPT - SEA

2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/10R22 257

Best flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

Sun 8/317:05SEA - CPT

1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 19/312:35CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

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Fri 14/118:36SEA - CPT

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2 stops34h 23mUnited Airlines

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2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops52h 49mMultiple Airlines

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Tue 17/216:05SEA - CPT

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Mon 9/312:35CPT - SEA

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Mon 8/1219:00CPT - SEA

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Mon 24/118:00SEA - CPT

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Wed 10/1212:35CPT - SEA

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Deal found 18/10R23 768

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Deal found 18/10R24 550

Sat 1/1123:29SEA - CPT

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Fri 14/1118:55CPT - SEA

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Deal found 17/10R25 106

Last-minute flights from Seattle to Cape Town
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Wed 29/1017:05SEA - CPT

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Deal found 16/10R23 021

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Deal found 15/10R20 572

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Deal found 16/10R20 519

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Deal found 17/10R21 232

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Deal found 17/10R22 552

Mon 24/1117:40SEA - CPT

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Wed 10/1219:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 50mCondor

Deal found 15/10R21 510

Sat 29/1119:00SEA - CPT

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Fri 5/1217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/10R19 425

Sun 30/1119:00SEA - CPT

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Deal found 16/10R19 772

Sun 30/1119:00SEA - CPT

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Sun 7/1217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/10R20 276

One-way flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Seattle to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

Sat 24/116:05SEA - CPT

1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10R10 529

Sun 16/1114:22SEA - CPT

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Deal found 17/10R11 224

Sun 30/1115:10SEA - CPT

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Deal found 16/10R12 093

Mon 17/1123:34SEA - CPT

2 stops48h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R12 319

Sat 24/17:55SEA - CPT

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Deal found 17/10R12 492

Tue 18/1114:40SEA - CPT

3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R12 875

Tue 11/1116:05SEA - CPT

1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/10R13 083

Tue 14/416:30SEA - CPT

1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/10R13 135

Thu 20/1115:10SEA - CPT

3 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 257

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R18 017
One-way from	R10 529
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R29 016

Qatar Airways
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65h 30m total
Seattle to Cape Town

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24/1
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32h 25m total
Seattle to Cape Town

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SEA - CPT

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Sun 8/3

17:05-10:30

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

12:35-12:40

1 stop33h 05m

R18 017

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 17/2

16:05-10:30

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-12:40

1 stop33h 05m

R18 017

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

17:05-10:30

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

12:35-12:40

1 stop33h 05m

R19 894

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/12

16:05-14:35

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

19:00-20:35

2 stops35h 35m

R22 778

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 24/11

8:00-10:30

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

12:35-11:40

1 stop33h 05m

R23 490

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 19/3

11:20-10:30

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

7:00-12:45

2 stops38h 45m

R23 768

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 16/4

1:33-10:50

2 stops48h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-12:45

1 stop32h 45m

R24 550

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/11

23:29-17:30

2 stops33h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

18:55-17:05

2 stops32h 10m

R25 106

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 14/11

8:36-18:00

2 stops23h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-21:13

2 stops34h 23m

R25 558

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 19/3

21:55-14:35

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

13:50-9:39

3 stops52h 49m

R25 662

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

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 R17 861). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R26 114). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Seattle to Cape Town in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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

1 402 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 650 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 015 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from Seattle to Cape Town?
Departing from Seattle to Cape Town will take you 32h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 16433 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at R18 053, 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 R18 663 and R28 169, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Cape Town for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 R17 861). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R26 114). 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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