How to find cheap flights to Seattle
£344 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Seattle. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is £219.
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Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Seattle. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, along with different prices.
Indirect routes are often cheaper, so search for flights that come with a stop or two. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Seattle
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month to fly. The city is usually at its busiest, making it the perfect time to explore.
May is the quietest month to travel if you're after a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Seattle then.
With averages of between 12ºC and 28ºC, August is when Seattle is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
February is when temperatures are at their coolest, between -1ºC and 11ºC.
July often brings more sun than cloud. With two days of rainfall on average, this is the driest month in Seattle.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are where you can jet into for your Seattle flight.
The busiest airport serving the city is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Avoid the layovers and take a direct flight to Seattle. Alaska Airlines flies straight to this destination.
You'll be in the UTC-7 timezone when you reach Seattle.
Book your ticket and then find the perfect place to stay. Start your search with a few crowd favourites:
Getting to central Seattle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Central Seattle is about 23 kms (14 miles) from SEA, the city's main gateway.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Seattle, reaching the centre by car will take around 20 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to Seattle. Put your bags down at one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Line up a car hire at SEA and get to know parts of Seattle that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can grab your wheels from Thrifty.
Seattle highlights
Put these leading sights on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Seattle:
Space Needle: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) northwest of the city centre.
Made in Washington Pike Place Market: Here's where you can sneak in some spending when exploring Seattle. You'll find this shopping area roughly 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the centre.
The Museum of Flight: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 11 kms (7 miles) south of the heart of Seattle.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Portland, located around 241 kms (150 miles) south of Seattle. Portland Japanese Garden, Great Northwest and Peninsula Park Rose Garden have to be on your must-see list. Portland International Airport (PDX) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Tacoma might just become one of your favourite stops in the United States. You'll find it around 40 kms (25 miles) south of Seattle. LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park are high on many visitors' lists.
Or venture to Vancouver, roughly 225 kms (140 miles) south of Seattle. Vancouver Waterfront, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Garden are among the many reasons to visit.
Complete your trip with a Seattle car hire
Rent a car in the city and take the wheel when you're ready. Browse the range of car rentals in Seattle and discover all top deals with one simple search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy and mileage to cleanliness and customer service.