Travelling from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Seattle to CPT.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Seattle to CPT with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to CPT flight? Check in to a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Seattle to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, Rs160,779 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs292,602. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to CPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your Seattle to CPT flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cape Town right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Seattle to Cape Town International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres north-west of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
