How to find cheap flights to Seattle
$760 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Seattle. Or you can book a return plane ticket for $1,623.
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Book your tickets around one month in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Seattle by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you browse fares for other airports in the region, which could have better deals.
Opting for a multi-leg trip can help lower your fare, so search for flights that come with a stop. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Seattle
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest day or months to fly.
July sees the highest demand for flights. The city is generally at its peak, so you'll always find things to do.
March is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Seattle then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Seattle is warmest in August, averaging between 12ºC and 28ºC.
February has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -1ºC to 11ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? July is the driest month in Seattle, averaging two days of rainfall.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Seattle: what you need to know
The busiest airport serving the city is Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Take the quickest route to the city with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline operates direct flights to Seattle.
When you arrive in Seattle, you'll be in the UTC-8 timezone.
Once you've booked your tickets, stay somewhere that turns a good trip into a great one. Here's a lineup of popular hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Seattle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Central Seattle is about 23 kilometres from SEA, the city's main airport.
Once you've landed from your flight to Seattle, the drive to the centre takes around 25 minutes.
Roughly 35 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Take your pick of comfortable hotels close to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to Seattle:
Start exploring straight away by booking a car rental at SEA. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty to experience corners of Seattle that take a little more effort to reach.
Seattle highlights
Step off your flight to Seattle and make a beeline for these must-see attractions:
Space Needle: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Pike Place Market Sundeck: Here's where you can sneak in some spending while exploring Seattle. This shopping area is roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Sky View Observatory - Columbia Centre: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres southeast of the heart of Seattle.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to experience in the United States, starting with Portland. Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and International Rose Test Garden are must-sees in this city, which is around 241 kilometres south of Seattle. Portland Airport (PDX) is the most convenient airport for Portland.
Tacoma is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 40 kilometres south of Seattle. Get right to the good parts at attractions like LeMay - America’s Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.
About 225 kilometres south of Seattle, Vancouver is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver, Clark County Historical Museum and Blacksmith Shop.
Complete your trip with a Seattle car rental
Rent a car in the city and make your trip more flexible. Browse the range of car rentals in Seattle and find all the best prices in one easy search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy to user reviews and booking flexibility.