Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is seven hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your SEA to LGW flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SEA and LGW:
Vancouver International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, £172 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £351. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SEA to LGW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SEA to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination without delay.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 14 miles from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 50 miles away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to LGW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 100 miles north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 110 miles west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.