How to find cheap flights to Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Seattle Paine Field International Airport is $977. A return plane ticket to PAE right now is $2,031.
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Roughly one month before takeoff is the perfect time to book tickets to Seattle, where Seattle Paine Field International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Seattle. This will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Seattle, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Seattle Paine Field International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Seattle
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Seattle in June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PAE that fits your itinerary and budget.
Fly to Seattle in March if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PAE, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is November. Lock in your plane tickets to Seattle then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. August brings the warmest days in Seattle, with averages of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from -1ºC to 11ºC.
July comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Seattle.
The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE): What you need to know
Get to Seattle without stops with Alaska Airlines. Frontier Airlines also has direct flights to Seattle Paine Field International Airport.
Alaska Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 72% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when booking your PAE plane ticket.
The local timezone at PAE is UTC-8.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to PAE? These hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Seattle Paine Field International Airport, you can expect things to run on time. PAE performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 80% of all departing flights landing on schedule.
Getting to central Seattle from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle.
After landing from your flight to PAE, expect a drive to the centre of around 40 minutes.
Expect the ride to take about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Seattle has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Seattle highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Seattle:
Space Needle: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Japanese Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Seattle. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres northeast of the centre.
Seattle Skyline: Need another great reason to visit Seattle? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 5 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Tacoma from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Going straight to Tacoma? From PAE, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 3 hours to complete the journey.
Travelling from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) to Kent
If Kent is on your itinerary, public transport should take around 2 hours 40 minutes from Seattle Paine Field International Airport. This city is about 56 kilometres from PAE.
It takes 50 minutes or so to drive to Kent.
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 Beyond Van Gogh Portland are must-do's in this city, which is about 274 kilometres south of Seattle. Portland International Airport (PDX) is the closest airport in Portland.
Another city in the United States that belongs on your itinerary is Tacoma. From Seattle, it's around 72 kilometres south and offers top sights like LeMay - America's Car Museum and Chihuly Bridge of Glass. Swing by Point Defiance Park too.
Round out your journey with Vancouver. Roughly 257 kilometres south of Seattle, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver, The Marshall House: Victorian Jewel of Officers Row and Clark County Historical Museum give you plenty of reason to visit.