Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Each week, there are nine Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, go for the 12:10 JAL flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 13:50 with JAL.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SEA to NRT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Tokyo (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a breeze with JAL. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport.
JAL is the top choice for travellers on this route.
JAL ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SEA to NRT flights, with 85.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SEA and NRT:
Vancouver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is $513. A return ticket right now is $1,047. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to NRT, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NRT if you're taking a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tokyo in April.
When booking your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Narita International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SEA to NRT in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, consider Osaka, about 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are key reasons to visit.