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Cheap flights from South Africa to Seattle from R11 779

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SEA
Apr 28 — May 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Seattle
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 29 March 2026.

Sun 17/516:35
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop33h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/519:10
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R18 327
Tue 5/520:05
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop37h 11m
Delta
Sun 7/622:05
SEA
-
CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R18 857
Tue 5/520:05
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop37h 11m
Delta
Thu 11/613:55
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R18 909
Wed 7/1019:25
JNB
-
SEA
2 stops30h 45m
British Airways
Sun 11/1019:10
SEA
-
JNB
2 stops29h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3R19 250
Thu 5/1122:00
JNB
-
SEA
1 stop28h 55m
British Airways
Mon 9/1111:42
SEA
-
JNB
2 stops33h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 404
Fri 6/1112:40
PLZ
-
SEA
2 stops38h 15m
British Airways
Tue 10/1113:25
SEA
-
PLZ
2 stops55h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 24/3R19 456
Wed 6/57:40
CPT
-
SEA
2 stops45h 31m
Delta
Mon 8/622:05
SEA
-
CPT
2 stops62h 20m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R20 105
Wed 6/57:40
CPT
-
SEA
2 stops45h 31m
Delta
Tue 9/617:45
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop42h 40m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R20 139
Wed 6/57:40
CPT
-
SEA
2 stops45h 31m
Delta
Fri 5/69:30
SEA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 55m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R20 225
Tue 12/513:00
CPT
-
SEA
1 stop32h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/516:30
SEA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R20 345
Sat 9/520:25
JNB
-
SEA
2 stops32h 45m
Delta
Sat 16/518:20
SEA
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R20 499
Fri 8/520:05
CPT
-
SEA
2 stops45h 47m
Delta
Sun 7/622:05
SEA
-
CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Delta
Deal found 25/3R20 687

Find flight deals from South Africa to Seattle

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Seattle flight deals. Data was last updated 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 327

One-way from

R11 779

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 498
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • South Africa to Seattle
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • South Africa to Seattle
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R34 791 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 703 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Seattle that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Seattle that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-23:51

2 stops36h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop42h 40m

R18 909

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

20:05-0:16

1 stop37h 11m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/6

13:55-21:25

1 stop22h 30m

R18 909

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

20:25-20:30

2 stops33h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 16/5

18:20-10:25

1 stop31h 05m

R20 499

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

20:25-20:03

1 stop32h 38m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/9

21:50-8:25

1 stop25h 35m

R20 550

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

23:15-22:48

2 stops32h 33m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/6

22:05-21:25

2 stops38h 20m

R20 806

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:45-12:45

1 stop31h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 26/4

16:30-8:50

1 stop31h 20m

R21 952
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

20:25-18:49

2 stops31h 24m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 20/5

21:45-8:25

1 stop25h 40m

R22 465

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

23:15-20:11

2 stops29h 56m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 19/5

13:45-9:45

2 stops35h 00m

R23 268

JohannesburgSeattle

JNB - SEA

JNBSEA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

20:25-19:33

2 stops32h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 24/9

21:50-8:45

1 stop25h 55m

R24 157

Cape TownSeattle

CPT - SEA

CPTSEA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

7:40-11:42

1 stop37h 02m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 7/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop42h 40m

R24 414

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Seattle

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Seattle

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Seattle (average of R15 660). Flying from South Africa to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 549). 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Seattle. Reviews last updated 29 March 2026.
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
3 549 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
3 549 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
9 514 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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
7 834 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 549 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 and KLM fly from South Africa to Seattle in about 29h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 50m. 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 380 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R11 784 and Emirates from R13 414 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Seattle?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Port Elizabeth - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Seattle (average of R15 660). Flying from South Africa to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 549). 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 South Africa to Seattle

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Seattle. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 045AverageR16 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 788AverageR18 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 995AverageR18 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 118AverageR17 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 318AverageR17 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 433AverageR17 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR16 461AverageR18 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 517AverageR20 031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 524AverageR21 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 315AverageR19 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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