Cape Town to Seattle (CPT–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CPT and SEA. Nearest airports to CPT with scheduled service: George Airport (GRJ, 216 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 22h 16m DL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles 22h 45m UA → ASAVAY Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
EWR Newark 23h 42m UA → ASJLOZ Newark (EWR) to Seattle flights
DOH Doha 25h 45m ATAYB6 → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
LHR London 25h 55m AYBAIB → ASAYBA London (LHR) to Seattle flights
AMS Amsterdam 26h 5m KL → DLSVVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 26h 31m 6ETGTK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
DXB Dubai 26h 35m DEEKSA → EK Dubai (DXB) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 27h 5m LHNHSA → DEEYLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cape Town to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CPT and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ATL ~22h 16m IAD ~22h 45m EWR ~23h 42m DOH ~25h 45m LHR ~25h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
566
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPT → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
SEA → CPT
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Seattle is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 9:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CPT–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty.
Seattle is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.