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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Seattle on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 19m.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 20m.

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

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 148.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Seattle in about 30h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 30m. The distance between Cape Town and Seattle is about 16433 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, United Airlines (R15 705), Virgin Atlantic (R15 953), and KLM (R16 211) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Seattle. United Airlines is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 18.0 - 168.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 168.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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

United Airlines, KLM and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Seattle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

R12 871+ Flights from Cape Town to Seattle

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2025.

Sat 22/1120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops34h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/115:05SEA - CPT

2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/10R16 755

Thu 20/1120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop25h 44mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/118:00SEA - CPT

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10R16 772

Sat 22/118:00CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 45mDelta

Sat 29/1119:20SEA - CPT

1 stop30h 45mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 288

Wed 17/1220:50CPT - SEA

1 stop30h 00mDelta

Wed 7/114:10SEA - CPT

1 stop29h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/10R17 305

Thu 20/119:30CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 50mLufthansa

Thu 27/1115:40SEA - CPT

2 stops54h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 6/10R17 339

Wed 17/127:55CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 30mKLM

Wed 7/114:10SEA - CPT

1 stop29h 40mKLM

Deal found 8/10R17 597

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - SEA

1 stop23h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1114:46SEA - CPT

2 stops55h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10R17 648

Thu 20/1115:20CPT - SEA

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/117:20SEA - CPT

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10R17 717

Best flights from Cape Town to Seattle
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2025.

Sat 22/1120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops34h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/115:05SEA - CPT

2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/10R16 755

Mon 16/220:50CPT - SEA

1 stop30h 00mDelta

Fri 27/215:20SEA - CPT

1 stop41h 55mDelta

Deal found 8/10R16 858

Wed 17/127:55CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 30mKLM

Wed 7/114:10SEA - CPT

1 stop29h 40mKLM

Deal found 8/10R17 597

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - SEA

2 stops33h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1111:42SEA - CPT

2 stops34h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/10R17 648

Mon 16/210:40CPT - SEA

2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines

Fri 27/28:45SEA - CPT

2 stops38h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/10R18 920

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - SEA

1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1118:50SEA - CPT

2 stops39h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/10R20 003

Sat 22/118:00CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 45mDelta

Sat 29/1119:20SEA - CPT

1 stop30h 45mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 288

Wed 17/127:55CPT - SEA

2 stops41h 03mDelta

Wed 7/114:10SEA - CPT

1 stop29h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/10R18 525

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Seattle
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle. Data last updated 9 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 20/1120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop25h 44mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/118:00SEA - CPT

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10R16 772

Thu 20/119:30CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 50mLufthansa

Thu 27/1115:40SEA - CPT

2 stops54h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 6/10R17 339

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - SEA

1 stop23h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1114:46SEA - CPT

2 stops55h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10R17 648

Thu 20/1115:20CPT - SEA

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/117:20SEA - CPT

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10R17 717

Thu 20/1118:55CPT - SEA

1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Thu 27/1118:50SEA - CPT

1 stop29h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10R19 865

Sat 22/1120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/118:00SEA - CPT

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10R16 755

Sat 22/118:00CPT - SEA

1 stop37h 45mDelta

Sat 29/1119:20SEA - CPT

1 stop30h 45mDelta

Deal found 8/10R17 288

One-way flights from Cape Town to Seattle
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Seattle. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2025.

Sat 21/217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/10R12 871

Sat 21/217:15CPT - SEA

2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10R14 762

Sat 21/213:50CPT - SEA

3 stops41h 06mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/10R18 542

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle

Round-trip from	R16 755
One-way from	R12 871
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 714

United Airlines
22/11-29/11
3 total stops
49h 14m total
Cape Town to Seattle

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Turkish Airlines
21/2
1 total stop
33h 50m total
Cape Town to Seattle

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R40 107 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 154 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

20:50-21:13

2 stops34h 23m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 29/11

5:05-16:10

2 stops25h 05m

R16 755

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

20:50-16:50

1 stop30h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 27/2

15:20-19:15

1 stop41h 55m

R16 858

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

8:00-11:45

1 stop37h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 29/11

19:20-12:05

1 stop30h 45m

R17 288

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

7:55-11:25

1 stop37h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/1

14:10-5:50

1 stop29h 40m

R17 597

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

22:10-21:16

2 stops33h 06m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 24/11

11:42-8:05

2 stops34h 23m

R17 648

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

7:55-14:58

2 stops41h 03m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/1

14:10-5:50

1 stop29h 40m

R18 525

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

10:40-7:10

2 stops30h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 27/2

8:45-9:25

2 stops38h 40m

R18 920

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

22:10-16:55

1 stop28h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 24/11

18:50-19:55

2 stops39h 05m

R20 003

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

17:15-17:05

1 stop33h 50m

R12 871

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

17:15-8:15

2 stops49h 00m

R14 762

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

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Seattle is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seattle (average of R15 535). Flying from Cape Town to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 078). 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 CPT to SEA?

When flying from Cape Town to Seattle, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Seattle flight should consider departing on Monday mornings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to Seattle by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 396 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 966 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 992 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 444 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seattle?
Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Seattle in about 30h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 30m. The distance between Cape Town and Seattle is about 16433 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Seattle round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines (R15 705), Virgin Atlantic (R15 953), and KLM (R16 211) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Seattle. United Airlines is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Seattle that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Seattle?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Seattle.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Seattle?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle 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 Cape Town to Seattle?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seattle (average of R15 535). Flying from Cape Town to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 078). 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 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Seattle

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR15 705	AverageR18 085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 953	AverageR17 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR16 211	AverageR20 016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR16 302	AverageR17 585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Delta	CheapestR16 602	AverageR19 728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR18 039	AverageR19 647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 939	AverageR20 012	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 165	AverageR22 751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR19 213	AverageR23 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 631	AverageR23 538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

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