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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Seattle to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Seattle to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Seattle to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Cape Town, 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 Cape Town is October, where tickets cost C$ 1,886 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,974 and C$ 2,725 respectively.

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

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 Cape Town, 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 Cape Town, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

January
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.

When to book flights from Seattle to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 flights from Seattle to Cape Town

  • What are the benefits of flying First Class from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Delta Air Lines offers Sky Priority privileges like security service and accelerated check-in to their First Class passengers. Delta also offers personalized services like a hearty snack and more baggage allowance. Finnair offers wider, fully-flat seats and more legroom in their First Class cabins. Finnair also offers Business Class flyers preference to choose seats and priority in boarding.

  • What airlines are the most environmentally friendly from Seattle to Cape Town?

    Delta is the most sustainable airline flying to Cape Town from Seattle. Delta offsets 39% of the carbon emitted in this route. Delta Air Lines utilizes compostable stirrers from the cutlery to amenity packages, reducing around 30,000 lb of CO2. Delta Sky Clubs employ environmentally friendly packaging for their foods.

  • What are the common layovers for connecting flights to Cape Town from Seattle?

    Delta Air Lines flies to Cape Town through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). British Airways connects to Cape Town through London Heathrow (LHR) Airport and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Passengers on American Airlines will fly to Cape Town through Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

  • What is the carry-on and luggage policy for airlines flying to Cape Town from Seattle?

    Turkish Airlines allow passengers to bring one carry-on baggage in their Economy Class cabins with a maximum weight of around 18 lb. Business Class flyers on Turkish Airlines may bring two carry-on bags not exceeding 18 lb each. Delta allows passengers to carry one cabin bag and one personal item with maximum dimensions of around 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

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

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

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

    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 Cape Town.

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

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

    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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town

  • Passengers landing through Cape Town Aiport (CPT) can access car rental services within the airport facilities. Car rental companies are in front of the transport plaza and central Terminal building. Passengers can access the car rental desks through the pedestrian subway on either side of the Terminal building. They include Hertz, Budget, Avis, Thrifty, SIXT, and Europcar.
  • Cape Town Airport (CPT) is located in Matroosfontein, around 12 miles southeast of Cape Town city center. CPT Airport serves the metropolitan area of Cape Town. This includes Sunset Beach and Constantia around seven and eight miles from CPT Airport, respectively. Atlantis and Stellenbosch are around 25 miles and 26 miles away, respectively.
  • Passengers carrying personal respirators POC/CPAP machines into the cabins of Turkish Airlines must make sure the device is FAA approved. Passengers with diabetes may take their relevant medications without producing any medical reports on Turkish Airlines. Complimentary wheelchairs are available for passengers with mobility limitations.
  • A maximum of two pets are allowed per passenger on Turkish Airlines. However, only one pet is allowed into the cabin, while the other will travel in the hold. Pets in the cabin must be inside a kennel. The total weight of a pet and kennel in Turkish Airlines must not exceed approximately 18 lb.
  • Turkish Airlines does not allow newborn babies under the age of 48 hours on their flights. Passengers above the age of two years must travel in their own seats. Seat extenders are not allowed in Turkish Airlines cabins. Turkish Airlines also offer inflight games and films for children.
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