Cape Town

$696+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — CPT
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 February 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,147
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$696
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,419
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 February 6, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 11/267:00 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/55:15 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,101
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:00 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/263:20 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,199
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:05 pmSEA - CPT
2 stops34h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 3/2612:35 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/237:50 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/306:55 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,456
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2210:41 amSEA - CPT
2 stops36h 19mBritish Airways
Sat 3/298:55 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,486
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:45 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/299:55 amCPT - SEA
1 stop38h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5$1,582
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/198:10 amSEA - CPT
3 stops43h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/282:35 pmCPT - SEA
3 stops63h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/6$1,592
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:00 amSEA - CPT
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,629
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:52 amSEA - CPT
2 stops34h 48mLufthansa
Fri 2/289:30 amCPT - SEA
2 stops36h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5$1,644
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/254:05 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop33h 35mEmirates
Fri 12/56:25 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop28h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/5$1,665
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1911:05 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop33h 55mDelta
Fri 2/288:05 amCPT - SEA
1 stop37h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/5$1,669

Find flights from Seattle to Cape Town within your budget

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 February 6, 2025.

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SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/10

8:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

5:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,111

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/10

8:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

3:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,199

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/10

5:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

12:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,230

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/23

7:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

8:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,456

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/22

10:41 am-8:00 am

2 stops36h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/29

8:55 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,486

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/22

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/29

9:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$1,582

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/19

8:10 am-1:45 pm

3 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/28

2:35 pm-8:19 pm

3 stops63h 44m

$1,592

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/19

10:52 am-7:40 am

2 stops34h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/28

9:30 am-12:10 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,644

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/19

11:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/28

8:05 am-11:37 am

1 stop37h 32m

$1,669

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/7

8:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

8:00 pm-9:31 pm

3 stops34h 31m

$1,683

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle to Cape Town

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seattle to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 44 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 $1,292). Flying from Seattle to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 February 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Seattle to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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