Flying from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport (ACA): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport (ACA). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
The timezone in Acapulco is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Seattle. Acapulco International Airport is located in Acapulco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Seattle to ACA.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Whether you're eager to explore a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Seattle to ACA.
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to ACA flight:
About Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Consider booking a hotel near ACA if you have a late flight from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
$430 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport. Return flights start from $888. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to ACA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport (ACA). Plan your visit to Acapulco in March if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Acapulco is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Book your Seattle to ACA flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Acapulco
Start your Acapulco trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Acapulco International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Playa Condesa, Playa la Roqueta and Acapulco de Juárez are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Acapulco itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Acapulco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Acapulco, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Your journey through Mexico wouldn't be complete without a stop in Álvaro Obregón. San José is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 290 kilometres north of Acapulco.