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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Seattle on Cheapflights.

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 R16 309.

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.

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 49m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from Cape Town to Seattle in about 26h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. 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 (R14 843), Virgin Atlantic (R14 933), and KLM (R15 371) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Seattle. United Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 089 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 111 and Emirates from R12 858 one-way.

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.

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 decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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?

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Delta

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Delta

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Wed 27/516:35

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Turkish Airlines

Tue 23/619:10

SEA

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 17/2R18 215

Wed 27/523:15

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1 stop26h 15m

Delta

Tue 23/621:25

SEA

CPT

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Turkish Airlines

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Deal found 17/2R18 295

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Deal found 17/2R18 457

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Mon 22/612:35

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Round-trip from	R16 506
One-way from	R11 074
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 636

Qatar Airways
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78h 50m total
Cape Town to Seattle

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CPT - SEA

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Sun 5/4

19:30-12:55

1 stop26h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/4

22:05-11:30

2 stops52h 25m

R16 506

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

20:25-14:00

1 stop26h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/4

18:20-7:05

1 stop27h 45m

R17 538

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

16:35-17:15

1 stop33h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 23/6

19:10-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

R18 215

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-17:10

2 stops31h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 21/6

19:10-11:00

2 stops30h 50m

R19 230

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

18:50-17:10

2 stops31h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 23/6

19:10-11:00

2 stops30h 50m

R19 230

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

23:15-20:11

2 stops29h 56m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 21/6

23:35-17:50

1 stop33h 15m

R19 247

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

16:35-17:15

1 stop33h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 22/6

12:35-11:50

1 stop38h 15m

R19 375

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

18:50-11:35

1 stop25h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 22/6

19:10-11:00

2 stops30h 50m

R19 392

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

18:50-11:35

1 stop25h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 24/6

19:10-11:00

2 stops30h 50m

R19 392

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

15:20-11:35

2 stops29h 15m

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19:10-11:00

2 stops30h 50m

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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 51 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seattle (average of R14 814). Flying from Cape Town to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 990). 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 Seattle

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways 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

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3 524 reviews

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8,0

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

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3 524 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 458 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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8,0

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7,4

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Emirates

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3 524 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

United Airlines

7,4

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9 325 reviews

Emirates

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 756 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 524 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seattle?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from Cape Town to Seattle in about 26h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. 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 (R14 843), Virgin Atlantic (R14 933), and KLM (R15 371) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Seattle. United Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Seattle one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 089 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 111 and Emirates from R12 858 one-way.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seattle (average of R14 814). Flying from Cape Town to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 990). 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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United Airlines	CheapestR14 843	AverageR16 870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 933	AverageR15 939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 371	AverageR18 813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR15 573	AverageR18 505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 167	AverageR18 642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 765	AverageR18 719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 978	AverageR21 078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 747	AverageR22 082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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