Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Seattle to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 31h 40m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Seattle to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 6h 08m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Seattle and Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Seattle to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R17 440.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R13 169 Cheap Flights from Seattle to Cape Town in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Seattle and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R29 829 to R26 818. The lowest price recently found on this route was R23 310.

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16:25 - 10:15

SEA

CPT

32h 50m

1 stop

16:35 - 17:20

CPT

SEA

33h 45m

1 stop

R23 310Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15

17:40 - 11:55

SEA

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

14:35 - 15:40

CPT

SEA

34h 05m

2 stops

R23 956Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15

17:40 - 14:35

SEA

CPT

35h 55m

2 stops

14:35 - 15:40

CPT

SEA

34h 05m

2 stops

R24 336Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 7

19:15 - 11:50

SEA

CPT

31h 35m

1 stop

16:35 - 10:40

CPT

SEA

27h 05m

1 stop

R24 353Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 11

18:00 - 7:25

SEA

CPT

28h 25m

1 stop

17:45 - 15:40

CPT

SEA

30h 55m

1 stop

R24 518Condor

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

19:15 - 11:50

SEA

CPT

31h 35m

1 stop

16:35 - 10:40

CPT

SEA

27h 05m

1 stop

R24 717Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 11

16:25 - 10:15

SEA

CPT

32h 50m

1 stop

19:30 - 12:25

CPT

SEA

25h 55m

1 stop

R24 915Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 16

17:40 - 11:55

SEA

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

14:00 - 16:00

CPT

SEA

35h 00m

2 stops

R24 965Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 16

17:40 - 11:55

SEA

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

14:00 - 16:00

CPT

SEA

35h 00m

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R24 981Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 16

19:15 - 11:50

SEA

CPT

31h 35m

1 stop

16:35 - 17:20

CPT

SEA

33h 45m

1 stop

R24 998Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7

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Qatar Airways flights from Seattle to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Aug 30

SEA16:25Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

SEA12:25Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R24 915

Qatar Airways

Aug 30

SEA16:25Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

SEA12:25Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R25 064

Qatar Airways

Aug 30

SEA16:25Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

SEA12:25Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R25 196

Turkish Airlines flights from Seattle to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Seattle to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Aug 30

SEA19:15Seattle/Tacoma Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 11

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

SEA10:40Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R24 353

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

SEA19:15Seattle/Tacoma Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 11

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

SEA10:40Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R24 717

Turkish Airlines

Aug 30

SEA19:15Seattle/Tacoma Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 7

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

33h 45m

1 stop

SEA17:20Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R24 998

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Sun 30/8

16:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

16:35-17:20

1 stop33h 45m

R23 310

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/8

17:40-11:55

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

14:35-15:40

2 stops34h 05m

R23 956

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 24/6

17:40-14:35

2 stops35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

14:35-15:40

2 stops34h 05m

R24 336

Fastest return journey

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/8

19:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-10:40

1 stop27h 05m

R24 353

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 19/9

18:00-7:25

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

17:45-15:40

1 stop30h 55m

R24 518

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 31/8

19:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-10:40

1 stop27h 05m

R24 717

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/8

16:25-10:15

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-12:25

1 stop25h 55m

R24 915

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/8

17:40-11:55

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

14:00-16:00

2 stops35h 00m

R24 965

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/8

17:40-11:55

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

14:00-16:00

2 stops35h 00m

R24 981

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/8

19:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-17:20

1 stop33h 45m

R24 998

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Seattle and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Seattle, with most prices found around R18 827. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 276.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Seattle when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R27 948 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Seattle for as low as R21 739 on momondo.

How have Seattle to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for Seattle to Cape Town flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Seattle to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time	25h 15m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Seattle to Cape Town takes 25h 15m

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Seattle to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Seattle to Cape Town

How far is Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 16416,2 km away from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 25h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Seattle to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Seattle to Cape Town is Qatar Airways, representing 100% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Seattle to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Seattle to Cape Town with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 190	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 726 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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