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Cheapest return fare
R16 460
Overall average: R17 746
American Airlines
Wed 4/2Sun 8/2
JNB - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 591
Typical prices: R11 591-R16 820
Delta
Wed 3/12
CPT - SEA • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 8% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Seattle

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

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:55JNB-SEA
31h 20m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:04 - 10:25SEA-JNB
40h 21m2 stops
R16 460American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 16:55JNB-SEA
28h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:25SEA-JNB
29h 35m1 stop
R16 495American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
22:00 - 14:45JNB-SEA
26h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:17 - 8:50SEA-JNB
35h 33m2 stops
R16 546Delta
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:46JNB-SEA
30h 46m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 - 18:30SEA-JNB
25h 30m2 stops
R16 615United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 7
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:36CPT-SEA
24h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:30 - 16:10SEA-CPT
34h 40m2 stops
R16 615United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
22:00 - 0:09JNB-SEA
36h 09m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 - 8:50SEA-JNB
36h 55m2 stops
R16 649Delta
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
British Airways Logo
15:45 - 16:55PLZ-SEA
35h 10m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 11:55SEA-PLZ
31h 05m2 stops
R18 912British Airways
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 11:30PLZ-SEA
50h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:50 - 11:55SEA-PLZ
55h 05m2 stops
R18 929British Airways
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 - 11:40PLZ-SEA
38h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 17:45SEA-PLZ
39h 40m3 stops
R29 663Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 11:40PLZ-SEA
50h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:05 - 17:45SEA-PLZ
39h 40m3 stops
R29 714Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Seattle

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Seattle is February, where tickets cost R16 203 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R23 696 and R22 084 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of R16 752.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 91 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Seattle Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR11 591
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Seattle

When to book flights to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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. The information is for flights to Seattle based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Seattle flights

  • What are the public transportation options to travel from Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) to Seattle centre?

    King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit are two bus companies that you can choose from for travelling from SEA Airport to Seattle Downtown. Alternatively, you can take the train. SEA Airport Link Light Rail Station is located on the 4th floor of the parking garage, which you can access through a skybridge.

  • Are there on-site airport hotels at Seattle Airport (SEA)?

    Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) does not have a hotel inside the terminal. However, there are several accommodation options that you can choose within a few minutes walking distance. Radisson Hotel and Red Lion Seattle Airport Hotel are two of these options that you can consider booking.

  • How far is Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport from central Seattle?

    The city centre of Seattle is 18 km from Seattle.

  • What is the name of Seattle’s airport?

    All flights to Seattle land at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. The airport code is SEA,and it can also be referred to as Seattle-Tacoma Intl, Seattle/Tacoma, or Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Seattle?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Seattle is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as R17 479. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R19 494 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Seattle.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Seattle?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Seattle?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Seattle is generally in the evening, when flights cost R16 399 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Seattle is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R18 331.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Seattle

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Seattle flight deals.
  • For flights taking off from Johannesburg or Cape Town, the stopover airports are generally Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for Delta Air Lines, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for British and Virgin Atlantic Airways, Dubai International Airport (DXB) for Emirates and Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH) for Qatar Airways.
  • When you choose to fly with British Airways, you can take advantage of their family-friendly facilities, which include a generous baggage allowance. Children who are 2 years or older qualify for the same baggage allowance as adults (23 kg), and they are also provided with a pushchair and car seat. However, it's important to be aware that this policy does not apply if you have purchased a Basic fare ticket.
  • When you travel with Delta Air Lines, you have the flexibility to choose from various classes for your flight experience. Among these options is the luxurious Delta One Class, featuring a private cabin exclusively for Delta One passengers. Additionally, with Delta Premium Select, you can indulge in top-of-the-line reclining seats accompanied by premium amenities for an enhanced flying experience.

Prefer to fly direct to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +59 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +60 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +58 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +59 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +63 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +64 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +59 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +60 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +58 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +59 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +63 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +64 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Seattle. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Seattle. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Seattle? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3422 reviews
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
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.

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

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!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

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.

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.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

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.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

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!

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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