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$665+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — CPT
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,226
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$665
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,678
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:42 pmSEA - CPT
2 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/61:50 pmCPT - SEA
3 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,226
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:10 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/64:35 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,228
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/85:05 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 3/1712:35 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,232
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:00 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/255:15 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,238
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/124:25 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 9/47:30 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,251
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/88:00 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/195:15 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,257
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:25 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 9/47:30 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,259
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:10 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/64:35 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,264
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:30 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 4/201:00 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,265
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:30 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 4/271:00 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,266
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:03 amSEA - CPT
2 stops43h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/61:00 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,268
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/64:05 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 3/167:00 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,270

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/21

5:49 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1:50 pm-8:32 am

3 stops51h 42m

$1,228

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/26

12:29 am-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1:50 pm-11:29 pm

3 stops42h 39m

$1,228

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/6

7:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/21

4:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,238

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/20

4:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,266

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/20

7:03 am-11:30 am

2 stops43h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,302

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 4/17

7:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

4:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,320

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/23

7:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

4:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,346

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/22

7:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

4:35 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,346

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/7

11:39 am-10:20 am

2 stops37h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops39h 46m

$1,349

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/26

4:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/4

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,366

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seattle to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town (average of $907). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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 to fly round-trip from Seattle to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated January 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Seattle to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,699 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,135 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,152 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,657 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Cape Town?

    For as low as $1,238, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Seattle in 31h 40m. There are 10211 mi between Seattle and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $976. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,008 and $1,245, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Seattle to Cape Town are Qatar Airways ($727), British Airways ($842), and American Airlines ($875).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Cape Town 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 Seattle to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town (average of $907). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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 7 airlines flying from Seattle to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$976Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,008Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,245Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,398Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,436Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,575Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,648Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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