How long is the flight from South Africa to Seattle?

Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from South Africa to Seattle in about 26h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 54m. The distance from South Africa to Seattle is about 16433 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Seattle one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 317 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R13 183 and British Airways from R15 452 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 routes from South Africa to Seattle?

While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Port Elizabeth - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Cape Town Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Seattle.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Seattle?

Consider Qatar Airways, United Airlines or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Seattle.

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

When flying from South Africa 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Seattle from South Africa, you will be flying to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 18,4 km from the centre of Seattle.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Seattle?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Seattle?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Average price	R16 994

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Seattle?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Seattle (average of R17 126). Flying from South Africa to Seattle in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 593). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Seattle?

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Seattle. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways from South Africa 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.

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

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Virgin Atlantic

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Artem,Oct 2026

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KLM

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British Airways

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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Seattle from South Africa, you will be flying to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 18,4 km from the centre of Seattle.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Seattle?
Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from South Africa to Seattle in about 26h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 54m. The distance from South Africa to Seattle is about 16433 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Seattle one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 317 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R13 183 and British Airways from R15 452 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Seattle?
While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Port Elizabeth - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Cape Town Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Seattle.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Seattle that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Seattle?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Seattle.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Seattle?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Seattle?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Seattle (average of R17 126). Flying from South Africa to Seattle in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 593). 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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Air France	CheapestR15 744	AverageR17 655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 784	AverageR19 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 871	AverageR19 765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 884	AverageR23 079	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 412	AverageR19 788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR21 254	AverageR23 288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

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