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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Cape Townby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Cape Town by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SEA - CPT
    23h 57m
    R 9,218–24,362

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane YVR - CPT
    32h 27m
    R 15,029–26,039

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane SEA - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    37h 44m
    R 10,705–27,670

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration28h 38mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,461.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

Air France, Lufthansa, and Condor Flugdienst fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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