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R16 998 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Johannesburg (SEA-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Seattle to Johannesburg 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 Seattle to OR Tambo

Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Feb 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:50SEA-JNB
29h 50m1 stop
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19:10 - 17:05JNB-SEA
31h 55m1 stop
R18 350Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:50SEA-JNB
29h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 17:05JNB-SEA
32h 00m1 stop
R19 409Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 3:55SEA-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:50 - 11:40JNB-SEA
52h 50m2 stops
R20 571Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 20
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 3:55SEA-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 11:40JNB-SEA
42h 30m2 stops
R21 247Qatar Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:59 - 18:35SEA-JNB
43h 36m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 13:52JNB-SEA
34h 12m2 stops
R22 028Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
23:35 - 19:00SEA-JNB
33h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:50JNB-SEA
29h 55m1 stop
R22 184Delta
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Mar 28
KLM Logo
7:20 - 22:05SEA-JNB
28h 45m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 15:50JNB-SEA
24h 51m1 stop
R22 409KLM
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 18:35SEA-JNB
40h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 16:36JNB-SEA
36h 56m3 stops
R22 426Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 13
KLM Logo
14:05 - 12:10SEA-JNB
36h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:20 - 12:25JNB-SEA
26h 05m1 stop
R22 548KLM
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Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Delta Logo
5:45 - 19:00SEA-JNB
28h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
19:20 - 12:25JNB-SEA
26h 05m1 stop
R22 721Delta
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Everything you should know

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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from R18 350 (return)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7,4 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 24% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
R18 350
Typical prices: R19 140-R23 536
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/1Tue 24/2
SEA - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R16 998
Typical prices: R20 241-R27 092
Cathay Pacific
Mon 22/12
SEA - JNB • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to OR Tambo flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in January.

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

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

For Seattle to Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being 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 round-trip 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 R18 923 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R31 463 and R29 399 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR16 998
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% 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 R980 for a one-way ticket and R1 058 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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, Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Johannesburg are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R19 852 and an overall rating of 7,3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R20 610 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.

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.

Reviews of the 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
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3651 reviews
7,4Comfort
7,4Entertainment
7,5Boarding
7,3Food
7,9Crew
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Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025ORD - DOH
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Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

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