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 22m.

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 487.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Seattle on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Seattle in about 28h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Seattle is about 16433 km.

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

According to our current data, United Airlines (R14 917), Virgin Atlantic (R15 204), and KLM (R15 482) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Seattle. United Airlines is priced at 21% 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 R9 969 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 312 and Emirates from R13 091 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?

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.

R9 699+ Flights from Cape Town to Seattle

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Seattle flights typically cost between R16 592 and R23 042 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 246 on Virgin Atlantic (Jan 26-Feb 2).

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle

Round-trip from	R15 246
One-way from	R9 699
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 055

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2 total stops
56h 30m total
Cape Town to Seattle

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45h 07m total
Cape Town to Seattle

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R31 771 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 467 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 8 January 2026.

Mon 26/121:30CPT - SEA

1 stop31h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/28:15SEA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/1R15 246

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/27:00SEA - CPT

2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 969

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/38:17SEA - CPT

1 stop21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 985

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Tue 3/318:25SEA - CPT

1 stop31h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/1R16 018

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/39:00SEA - CPT

2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 083

Mon 16/220:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Fri 27/216:05SEA - CPT

1 stop41h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/1R16 133

Wed 21/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines

Thu 29/18:10SEA - CPT

1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 149

Mon 16/215:20CPT - SEA

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/216:55SEA - CPT

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R16 527

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 8 January 2026.

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops28h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/25:00SEA - CPT

2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 969

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Mon 2/318:25SEA - CPT

1 stop31h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/1R16 018

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/37:00SEA - CPT

2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 985

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Tue 3/318:25SEA - CPT

1 stop31h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/1R16 034

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/38:17SEA - CPT

1 stop21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 985

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle. Data last updated 8 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 21/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines

Thu 29/18:10SEA - CPT

1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 149

Mon 26/121:30CPT - SEA

1 stop31h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/28:15SEA - CPT

1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/1R15 246

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/27:00SEA - CPT

2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 969

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/38:17SEA - CPT

1 stop21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/1R15 985

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Tue 3/318:25SEA - CPT

1 stop31h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/1R16 018

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/38:17SEA - CPT

2 stops23h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 083

Mon 16/220:50CPT - SEA

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Fri 27/216:05SEA - CPT

1 stop41h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/1R16 133

Mon 16/215:20CPT - SEA

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/216:55SEA - CPT

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R16 527

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 8 January 2026.

Wed 28/18:45CPT - SEA

3 stops45h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1R9 699

Tue 24/219:00CPT - SEA

1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R10 307

Sun 15/212:35CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R10 553

Tue 3/212:35CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 127

Wed 28/112:35CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/1R11 144

Tue 24/219:00CPT - SEA

3 stops51h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R11 455

Sun 5/413:15CPT - SEA

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R11 570

Sun 5/414:30CPT - SEA

3 stops52h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R11 603

Sun 22/218:55CPT - SEA

2 stops48h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R12 079

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Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-15:44

2 stops28h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/2

5:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

R15 969

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-18:26

2 stops31h 36m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

R15 985

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-21:12

3 stops34h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/3

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R15 985

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-16:35

1 stop29h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/3

18:25-12:05

1 stop31h 40m

R16 018

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-16:35

1 stop29h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/3

18:25-12:05

1 stop31h 40m

R16 034

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

8:45-19:52

3 stops45h 07m

R9 699

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

19:00-11:40

1 stop26h 40m

R10 307

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

12:35-11:40

1 stop33h 05m

R10 553

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

12:35-11:40

1 stop33h 05m

R11 127

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

12:35-11:40

1 stop33h 05m

R11 144

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seattle (average of R14 836). Flying from Cape Town to Seattle in April is currently the most expensive (average of R18 627). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

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

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 701 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 139 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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Reviews

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

7 657 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seattle?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Seattle in about 28h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Seattle is about 16433 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Seattle round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines (R14 917), Virgin Atlantic (R15 204), and KLM (R15 482) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Seattle. United Airlines is priced at 21% 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 R9 969 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 312 and Emirates from R13 091 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Seattle (average of R14 836). Flying from Cape Town to Seattle in April is currently the most expensive (average of R18 627). 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 927	AverageR16 962	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 204	AverageR16 214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 482	AverageR19 161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR15 856	AverageR18 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 553	AverageR18 992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 087	AverageR19 108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 283	AverageR21 642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 068	AverageR22 554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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