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R15 955 Find cheap flights from Seattle to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to OR Tambo (SEA-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to OR Tambo 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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18:40 - 10:30SEA-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
18:05 - 16:45JNB-SEA
31h 40m1 stop
R19 733Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Oct 2
16:30 - 17:00SEA-JNB
39h 30m1 stop
13:35 - 12:30JNB-SEA
31h 55m1 stop
R20 737Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Oct 2
18:40 - 10:05SEA-JNB
30h 25m1 stop
18:05 - 10:30JNB-SEA
25h 25m1 stop
R20 847Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 23
16:30 - 16:10SEA-JNB
38h 40m1 stop
20:15 - 12:30JNB-SEA
25h 15m1 stop
R21 048Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 20
23:59 - 20:00SEA-JNB
35h 01m2 stops
14:30 - 20:08JNB-SEA
38h 38m3 stops
R25 228Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 16
8:10 - 13:05SEA-JNB
43h 55m3 stops
14:30 - 20:08JNB-SEA
38h 38m3 stops
R27 236Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Oct 2
18:50 - 10:20SEA-JNB
29h 30m1 stop
22:10 - 16:55JNB-SEA
28h 45m1 stop
R28 295British Airways
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Thu, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 27
23:47 - 8:35SEA-JNB
47h 48m2 stops
9:55 - 22:37JNB-SEA
45h 42m2 stops
R29 500Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 16
23:59 - 8:35SEA-JNB
47h 36m2 stops
9:55 - 22:49JNB-SEA
45h 54m2 stops
R30 193Etihad Airways
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Fri, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 23
13:39 - 10:20SEA-JNB
34h 41m2 stops
22:10 - 11:20JNB-SEA
23h 10m1 stop
R30 230British Airways
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Thu, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 27

Flights from Seattle to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to OR Tambo 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 Seattle to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Seattle to Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R21 778 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R36 929 and R35 706 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 173 days before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

R15 955
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Seattle to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Seattle to Johannesburg flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    To allow for easy transactions while in Johannesburg, you will have to exchange a few US dollars for the South African rand. There are multiple currency exchange sites at the airport including Travelex, American Express, and Inter Africa Bureau de Change, among others. They are all located in one area which is in Terminal A after passport control.

  • What documents do I need to fly from Seattle to Johannesburg?

    To be allowed entry into South Africa, you will need to provide a valid passport with at least six months of validity left. The passport should have at least two blank pages for entry and exit immigration stamps. Fortunately, US citizens don’t need to provide a visa upon entry unless you plan to stay in the country for longer than 90 days, which will require you to apply for a special permit.

  • Is public transport available from JNB Airport?

    Yes, public transport is available from JNB airport to the city center through city buses and informal minibuses. You can board the bus outside the domestic and international terminals in the ground transportation center. If you want a more convenient alternative, you can choose to take a taxi which is also easily available outside the airport terminals. One upside to taking the taxi is that they can drop you at any destination in town while public buses will drop you at designated bus stations and stops.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at SEA Airport?

    There are plenty of hotels located near the SeaTac airport and each one of them offers a convenient place to stay when you’re flying out of the airport. The Radisson Hotel and Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center are the closest hotels to the airport, putting you less than 5min away from the airport terminal. By staying here, you will be avoiding the hectic commute to the airport which can cost you a lot of time.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R874 for a one-way ticket and R1 081 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg, British Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg are British Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of R30 269 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 798 and an overall rating of 7,4.

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

    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 Seattle to Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

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

    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 Johannesburg from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • When flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), ensure you arrive at the airport at least 3h before your flight is set to depart. This should give you enough time to go through the security lines at the airport without the risk of missing your flight.
  • When booking connecting flights, go for the ones with the automatic transfer option. This is because the alternative, self-transfer, will require you to check into every individual flight.
  • To make your trip more sustainable, consider taking public transport to and from the respective airports. This reduces the number of cars on the road hence reducing carbon emissions. You should also try and pack light luggage and avoid single-use plastic during your trip.
  • If you want to get a rental car at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), there are plenty of rental companies that have set up shop at JNB Airport including Avis, Budget, and Thrifty Car rentals. They are all located in the northern region of the airport next to the long-term car park.
  • To enjoy the lounge facilities at SEA Airport, consider booking your flight with Delta or United Airlines. Both have a lounge at the airport where you can just hang out as you wait for your boarding time.
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Top airlines flying from Seattle to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Johannesburg. 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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7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3762 reviews
7,4Food
7,4Comfort
7,4Boarding
7,8Crew
7,5Entertainment
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Awful. They cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook me

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2024ORD - IST
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Awful. They cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook me

United failed me in cancelling flight to Chicago. Then put me on American Airlines standby to Miami for onward connection to RMO via IST. Standby failed. They looked me for Sunday morning 24 hours late at this point). Made it to Miami but Turkish airlines cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook the flights for the following day ! I went to United, spent two hours negotiating with Mr Ruis ? Who said he could do anything for me as he could fix problems that United caused in Miami. He suggested I call the 800 number. When I managed to.get through on my 6th call, I was on hold 2 hours and 30 minutes waiting for an agent when the call was cut off by United phone system. I went back to American. At last a lady , who had zero responsibility in this fiasco, helped me to find a replacement flight that night with Polish airlines to RMO through Warsaw at a cost of $968 including bag charge. I booked it with only a few hours to spare. The lady at American helped to recover and redirect my checked suitcase that had arrived in Miami a day earlier United customer service were awful. United partner Turkish airlines were horrendous and took zero responsibility. I ended up being late to my appointment overseas by 45 hours with zero compensation, no food vouchers, no replacement flights until I found one and paid for it myself. I reporting the entire fiasco to the secretary of state for Tennessee for law violations and refusal to remedy and compensate. I now need help to extend the trip by two days but United are not responding to communications

I was flying with Turkish Airlines from Tashkent to Dallas and from Dallas to Tashkent. In both directions the flights were late. I missed my connecting flight from Istanbul to Dallas in Istanbul airport because of that. That led to a no show case with a rental company in Dallas and I lost 460 US dollars. On the way from Dallas to Tashkent with a layover in Istanbul the plane was also late and I almost missed my connecting flight to Tashkent. Then my bag did not arrive with the same plane and only on the next morning flight from Istanbul. I was about to leave Tashkent the same day to Astana in Kazakhstan and then from there for work in Saudi Arabia. Luckily I had an excess in time before the next flight and I manage to get my bag back. Otherwise I would have missed 3 flights automatically because I couldn't travel for work without my bag and all valuables in it. So, overall, very bad experience with Turkish Airlines. Will never use these airlines again.

On my flight the menus showed different food and different was available. I think that was a miscommunication maybe. Other than that flight was wonderful.

Request for “strict vegan” as in the airlines meal selection was not strictly adhered to. My two travelling partners with their Asian vegetarian meals said that their meals were not Asian.

We waited 4 hours in the flight to take off but then the flight was cancelled.

It was ok. This flight was for my 80 year old grandparents and when they arrived to Beirut no wheelchair (as requested) was waiting for them. My grandpa had to pick up his own luggage, he got soooo tired. No one to help him as we submitted the request ahead of time

Terrible seats are very uncomfortable and narrow. Really hard time eating and painful buttons.. crew was very rud not allow anyone to stand not even to go to the toilets

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

It took an hour and a half for luggage to be dlivered in London

We were seated in the rear of the plane. Buses arrived to take us to the terminal but there weren’t enough so we waited an hour to leave the plane.

Chicago to London flight was delayed an hour . Boarding process was slow . I missed my connection to New Delhi and My connection from New Delhi to Ranchi. Now come the really outrageous part! There was a flight from London to Bangalore that would have allowed me to reach Ranchi on time. I was about to but ticket from Bangalore to Ranchi when BA agent came back after talking to someone in back office and informed me that she cannot rebook me to London Bangalore flight as Bangalore was TOO FAR fro. Delhi. I waited 8 hr in London airport. I was flying business. Hope this review helps the airline. I was not asking for any money back for my missed flight. Anand Mohan

Access to movies was nice, food not bad, and landing was smooth. Cramming us in like sardines is not fun. A little more space to bend down to get a bag or not touch my neighbors arm because we’re so close would be better for a 9 hour flight. Whomever designed the seating and you, who bought these planes, clearly are NOT interested in customers’ comfort. So stop pretending you do. Also, if you want traveler’s to check their bags so there is space to store carry one, don’t charge so much to check baggage. Seriously?!

The leg room on the plane was the smallest I have encountered in all my travels. Ił only 5’4

We got our seats and was surprised at the half empty plane, so had a very good hostess and we enjoyed the whole flight back home, so the only thing we had to wait for was the passenger assistance that was not there and had to wait about 20 mins on the jetway.

The only issue I had with the flight is that dinner took a long time to come even regardless of the turbulence we experienced. The flight attendants kept disappearing while serving people and kept some people waiting. Which caused them to forget to serve me some tea. It was resolved eventually. Just a small complaint. Maybe there's other reasons but overall the flight wasn't bad.

The check in lady was the best I have seen at JFK she was very nice

The perfect jet stream back saved over 1 hour in the air.

Crew could not even try to accommodate my food request. Phone Charging USB thing was not working.

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48h 43mSEA-JNB
R15 955
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36h 23mSEA-JNB
R21 614
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