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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Seattle to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,451. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,185 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 12, returning Wed, Feb 3.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,185, select.

Cape Town.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 6, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Cape Town.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 12, returning Tue, May 19.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, May 12, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, May 19, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Cape Town.$1,218 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Wed, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Oct 7, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,218, select.

Cape Town.$1,234 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Mon, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,234, select.

Cape Town.$1,238 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Tue, Dec 15.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,238, select.

Cape Town.$1,314 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 28, returning Sat, Sep 12.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Sep 12, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,314, select.

Cape Town.$1,371 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Thu, Oct 29.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,371, select.

Cape Town.$1,437 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 5, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, May 5, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,437, select.

Cape Town.$1,442 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 5, returning Sun, Feb 14.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,442, select.

Cape Town.$1,447 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 26, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, May 26, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,447, select.

Cape Town.$1,451 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 17, returning Sat, Apr 25.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, Apr 17, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Apr 25, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,451, select.

Cape Town.$1,489 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 2, returning Mon, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Jun 8, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,489, select.

Cape Town.$1,593 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 1, returning Sat, Aug 8.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Aug 8, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,593, select.

Cape Town.$1,745 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 10, returning Wed, May 13.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, Apr 10, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, May 13, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,745, select.

Cape Town.$1,984 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 11, returning Tue, Jul 21.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, Jul 11, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,984, select.

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Seattle to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Seattle to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Seattle to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Seattle to Cape Town is $1,185. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Seattle to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Seattle to Cape Town. But we found flights with one stop from $1,185.

How many flights are there a week from Seattle to Cape Town?

There are no flights flying from Seattle to Cape Town, as of March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Cape Town is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Seattle to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Seattle to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Seattle and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Seattle to Cape Town?

The cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines.

Traveling from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know

Cape Town is ten hours ahead of Seattle. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Seattle to CPT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to CPT with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and CPT include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Traveling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 80% of the time.

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)

You can reach PAE from the center of Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometers or so.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to CPT flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Most flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport reach their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.

About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Have a late flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CPT and turn in quicker:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle to Cape Town International Airport flight.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometers from the center of Cape Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport is $684. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,185. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to CPT, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Seattle to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Seattle to CPT.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Cape Town. January is when most people book flights from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Seattle to CPT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about Cape Town

Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Table Mountain followed by The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey about 121 kilometers northwest to Saldanha to check off its top attractions. From North Head Lighthouse to Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next up? Travel to Ceres. It's roughly 97 kilometers northeast of Cape Town and boasts highlights including Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.