Travelling from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Cape Town is ten hours ahead of Seattle. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Seattle to CPT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to CPT with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can reach PAE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to CPT flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Most flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport reach their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CPT and turn in quicker:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport is RM3,416. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,771. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to CPT, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Seattle to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Seattle to CPT.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Cape Town. January is when most people book flights from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Seattle to CPT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Table Mountain followed by The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey about 121 kilometres northwest to Saldanha to check off its top attractions. From North Head Lighthouse to Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next up? Travel to Ceres. It's roughly 97 kilometres northeast of Cape Town and boasts highlights including Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.
