Cheap Flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Cheap Flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Cape Town? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Seattle to Cape Town vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 30,000–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Seattle to Cape Town for specific travel dates.
2026-12-03
SEA - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $258.2
2026-12-05
SEA - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $258.2
2026-11-24
SEA - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-12-02
SEA - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-24
SEA - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $857.9
2026-12-01
SEA - CPT
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $862.6
Seattle to Cape Town flight facts
Distance
10,217 mi
16,443 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 21h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.
Airports in Seattle
SEA · Seattle Tacoma Intl
Airports in Cape Town
CPT · Cape Town Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Everett - Cape Town · Everett is 32 mi from Seattle
Flights Vancouver - Cape Town · Vancouver is 127 mi from Seattle
Premium cabin flights from Seattle to Cape Town
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SEA - CPT
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SEA - CPT
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 72,500 Pts + $69.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
SEA - CPT
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 72,500 Pts + $69.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
SEA - CPT
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 72,500 Pts + $69.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SEA - CPT
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 72,500 Pts + $69.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SEA - CPT
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 80,000 Pts + $533.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cape Town (South Africa)
The Cellars-Hohenort, an SLH Hotel
From 70,000 Pts or $441
Hermanus (South Africa)
The Marine, an SLH Hotel
From 80,000 Pts or $387
Franschhoek (South Africa)
Le Quartier Francais, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $798
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Seattle to Cape Town depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Seattle to Cape Town.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Seattle to Cape Town.
Seattle and Cape Town are about 10,217 miles (16,443 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 10,217-mile straight-line distance takes about 21h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.
Departures from Seattle: Seattle Tacoma Intl (SEA). Arrivals in Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cape Town, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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