How long is the flight from South Africa to Seattle?

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Seattle in about 29h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 09m. 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 R9 969 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 406 and Emirates from R12 984 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 British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or United Airlines 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 January 2026.

Wed 31/1219:45JNB - SEA

2 stops37h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/115:30SEA - JNB

2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/12R20 172

Wed 31/1219:05JNB - SEA

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 9/119:00SEA - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/12R23 647

Wed 31/1219:45JNB - SEA

1 stop26h 25mLufthansa

Fri 9/114:00SEA - JNB

1 stop33h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 31/12R25 683

Wed 31/1214:30JNB - SEA

3 stops41h 02mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/111:06SEA - JNB

3 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R37 597

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Sat 7/221:55JNB - SEA

1 stop35h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 20/211:55SEA - JNB

1 stop21h 05mVirgin Atlantic

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Thu 22/119:10JNB - SEA

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Fri 30/119:00SEA - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

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Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/35:00SEA - CPT

2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12R16 151

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SEA

1 stop27h 19mDelta

Fri 30/113:38SEA - JNB

2 stops33h 02mDelta

Deal found 1/1R16 184

Fri 23/122:00JNB - SEA

1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 27/111:55SEA - JNB

2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/12R17 541

Sun 15/221:30CPT - SEA

1 stop35h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 22/26:15SEA - CPT

1 stop27h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 31/12R15 224

Sun 15/219:05JNB - SEA

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 30/419:10SEA - JNB

1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/12R15 853

Sat 7/222:00JNB - SEA

1 stop26h 45mDelta

Fri 20/29:50SEA - JNB

2 stops36h 50mDelta

Deal found 1/1R16 184

Sat 14/220:50CPT - SEA

1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/28:17SEA - CPT

1 stop21h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12R16 217

Fri 22/520:00CPT - SEA

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/88:00SEA - CPT

1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1R16 234

Fri 23/119:05JNB - SEA

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/119:00SEA - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/12R16 498

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Thu 22/119:10JNB - SEA

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Fri 30/119:00SEA - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/1R15 836

Thu 22/121:30JNB - SEA

1 stop27h 19mDelta

Fri 30/113:38SEA - JNB

2 stops33h 02mDelta

Deal found 1/1R16 184

Thu 22/117:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/119:00SEA - CPT

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/12R18 633

Thu 22/118:55CPT - SEA

1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 26/118:50SEA - CPT

2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/12R19 576

Thu 22/113:50CPT - SEA

3 stops41h 07mEthiopian Air

Mon 26/18:10SEA - CPT

2 stops43h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/12R27 437

Fri 23/119:05JNB - SEA

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/119:00SEA - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/12R16 498

Fri 23/122:00JNB - SEA

1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 27/111:55SEA - JNB

2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/12R17 541

Mon 26/120:50CPT - SEA

3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/37:00SEA - CPT

2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1R16 151

Mon 26/114:35CPT - SEA

3 stops40h 22mEthiopian Air

Mon 2/38:17SEA - CPT

3 stops43h 28mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/1R29 935

Thu 29/119:10JNB - SEA

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Thu 5/219:00SEA - JNB

1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/12R15 605

Thu 29/120:15JNB - SEA

2 stops36h 01mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/215:40SEA - JNB

2 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/12R16 151

Thu 29/121:30JNB - SEA

2 stops33h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 5/26:15SEA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 31/12R16 167

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Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Seattle. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Sun 26/418:00JNB - SEA

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/12R12 212

Sun 22/217:15CPT - SEA

1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/1R12 510

Sun 22/26:30CPT - SEA

3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1R13 967

Sun 26/418:00JNB - SEA

2 stops29h 00mAir France

Deal found 31/12R14 480

Sun 26/413:45JNB - SEA

2 stops36h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R14 579

Tue 5/520:40JNB - SEA

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/12R15 621

Thu 8/111:00JNB - SEA

2 stops61h 34mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/1R17 425

Thu 8/117:00JNB - SEA

3 stops54h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1R19 593

Mon 18/523:15JNB - SEA

2 stops29h 51mKLM

Deal found 31/12R21 496

Thu 8/113:40JNB - SEA

1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/1R22 191

Mon 18/519:50JNB - SEA

1 stop69h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R23 465

Mon 18/511:20JNB - SEA

2 stops38h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/12R28 148

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Round-trip from	R15 224
One-way from	R12 212
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R16 068

Virgin Atlantic
7/2-20/2
2 total stops
56h 25m total
South Africa to Seattle

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Turkish Airlines
26/4
1 total stop
32h 15m total
South Africa to Seattle

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JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

21:55-23:15

1 stop35h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 20/2

11:55-19:00

1 stop21h 05m

R15 224

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-23:12

1 stop35h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 22/2

6:15-19:15

1 stop27h 00m

R15 224

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-17:05

1 stop31h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 30/1

19:00-10:50

1 stop29h 50m

R15 836

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:05-17:05

1 stop32h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 30/4

19:10-10:30

1 stop30h 20m

R15 853

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-16:01

2 stops29h 11m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/3

5:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

R16 151

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

21:30-14:49

1 stop27h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 30/1

13:38-8:40

2 stops33h 02m

R16 184

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:00-14:45

1 stop26h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 20/2

9:50-8:40

2 stops36h 50m

R16 184

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

20:50-11:04

1 stop24h 14m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 21/2

8:17-16:10

1 stop21h 53m

R16 217

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

20:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/8

8:00-15:20

1 stop22h 20m

R16 234

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:05-17:05

1 stop32h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 27/1

19:00-10:50

1 stop29h 50m

R16 498

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Seattle (average of R13 619). Flying from South Africa to Seattle in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 101). 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, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 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

3 449 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 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

1 435 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 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.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

678 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 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

9 132 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 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

7 635 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 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

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 Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Seattle in about 29h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 09m. 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 R9 969 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 406 and Emirates from R12 984 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Seattle (average of R13 619). Flying from South Africa to Seattle in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 101). 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	CheapestR15 054	AverageR17 013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR15 210	AverageR16 564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 253	AverageR16 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 538	AverageR17 644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR15 622	AverageR17 969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR15 638	AverageR17 767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR15 987	AverageR18 997	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 994	AverageR21 273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 766	AverageR18 405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR17 089	AverageR20 430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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