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R11 514 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Seattle

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Cheapest return fare
R16 578
Overall average: R19 486
United Airlines
Wed 17/12Wed 7/1
CPT - SEA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 514
Typical prices: R14 542-R18 511
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/2
CPT - SEA • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from R16 578 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Seattle (CPT-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Seattle

Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 7
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:59CPT-SEA
36h 09m2 stops
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23:45 - 16:10SEA-CPT
30h 25m2 stops
R16 578United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
Delta Logo
20:50 - 16:50CPT-SEA
30h 00m1 stop
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9:55 - 5:50SEA-CPT
33h 55m2 stops
R16 783Delta
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:03CPT-SEA
32h 13m2 stops
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23:59 - 16:10SEA-CPT
30h 11m2 stops
R16 818United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
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15:20 - 11:25CPT-SEA
30h 05m2 stops
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14:15 - 5:50SEA-CPT
29h 35m1 stop
R17 126Air France
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 7
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7:55 - 11:25CPT-SEA
37h 30m1 stop
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14:10 - 5:50SEA-CPT
29h 40m1 stop
R18 032KLM
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 7
KLM Logo
7:55 - 11:25CPT-SEA
37h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
14:10 - 5:50SEA-CPT
29h 40m1 stop
R18 238KLM
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 7
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:06CPT-SEA
31h 16m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
23:45 - 16:10SEA-CPT
30h 25m2 stops
R18 426United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 6
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:50 - 16:50CPT-SEA
30h 00m1 stop
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19:20 - 12:05SEA-CPT
30h 45m1 stop
R19 281Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
18:05 - 12:20CPT-SEA
27h 15m1 stop
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8:00 - 15:20SEA-CPT
22h 20m1 stop
R20 701United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
18:05 - 12:20CPT-SEA
27h 15m1 stop
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7:00 - 15:20SEA-CPT
23h 20m2 stops
R20 770United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Seattle?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Seattle, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Seattle, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Seattle is February, where tickets cost R16 167 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 644 and R22 036 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Seattle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR11 514
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Seattle

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Seattle was R11 514 for a one-way ticket and R16 578 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Seattle?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at Seattle, also known as Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Seattle?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Seattle?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Seattle, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Seattle, United Airlines or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Seattle are United Airlines and KLM. With an average price for the route of R17 900 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 882 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Seattle. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3414 reviews
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8,2Entertainment
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10,0 ExcellentJason, Sept 2025DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Excellent food and service on my international flight. Most notable is the food provided by Turkish even for coach passengers is very good.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

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