Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is nine hours behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located. Seattle runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CPT to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from CPT to Seattle with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
To reach CPT from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Seattle
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Seattle flight is R 10,548. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,529. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CPT to Seattle, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Cape Town International Airport to Seattle ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from CPT to Seattle.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Go where the road takes you with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and discover more of Seattle and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from CPT to Seattle can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is roughly 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LKE. Unwind and get cosy after your CPT to Seattle flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
Travel to Seattle during high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Cape Town International Airport to Seattle flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to Seattle in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. LMN Architects, Greyhound: Bus Station and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are essential stops on your Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Seattle has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another standout destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No trip is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
