Search direct flights: from Seattle to Cape Town for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 1,179 | Return from AU$ 1,603

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Flight Information from Seattle to Cape Town

The distance between Seattle and Cape Town is about 16,442.29km. Visit Cape Town during May for peak season energy, or opt for May for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 1,179
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 1,603
Off-season for travelMay
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance16,442.29km

Best Time to Book Flights from Seattle to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town are available between Sep 21 and Sep 28, with one way flights starting from AU$ 945.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town (SEA-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 1,179 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SEA to CPT on Mon, Sep 8), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 1,603 departing on Wed, Sep 10 and returning on Wed, Sep 17.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seattle to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Seattle to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 8, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 1,179.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around May.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Cape Town on September 10, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 1,602.
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Seattle is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Seattle to Cape Town

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