Travelling from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Seattle's main base, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle. Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. You can pick from 18 direct services a week between SEA and NRT.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to NRT.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Take the express route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) are available from here.
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport leaving from SEA. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The most frequently booked airline between SEA and NRT is J-Air.
Among carriers operating on this route, J-Air has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Seattle to NRT with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and NRT include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kms (14 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to NRT flight:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Reserve a hotel close to NRT if you have a late flight from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is around 56 kms (35 miles) from Tokyo Narita International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport is £246. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £525. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book five months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to NRT.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). January is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Seattle to NRT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Tokyo Narita International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji are major attractions which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey about 322 kms (200 miles) west to Nagoya to tick off its leading attractions. From Nagoya Castle to Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, head for Toyohashi, about 290 kms (180 miles) west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are among the biggest draws.