How to find cheap flights from Seattle
Book a one-way flight from Seattle for just $55. This is the lowest price we've found for a departure from Seattle / Tacoma International.
Round-trip fares start at $111.
Denver International is the cheapest city you can fly into from Seattle.
Comparing flights across different airports in Seattle can help you avoid overpaying. Browse the fares from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Paine Field Airport (PAE) and Seattle Boeing Fld Airport (BFI).
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Timing matters when booking plane tickets from Seattle. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months before travelling, while international trips are often best booked two to six months in advance.
If you know where you want to jet off to, choose 'Add nearby airports' when you start your search. This will display flight prices to all airports in or around your destination.
Willing to go wherever the best deals are? Set 'Seattle' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Seattle: what you need to know
All departures from Seattle are listed in the local UTC-8 time zone.
These are the top airlines flying from Seattle, with one example of an airport they operate from:
Alaska Airlines: Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Delta: Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
United: Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Travelling to another country? Entry rules can differ depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so always check ahead. Airlines and official embassy sites will have reliable advice on visas or other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Seattle
Flights departing from Seattle are usually most affordable in August.
July is generally the busiest month to travel. Periods of high demand like this often bring higher fares.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is February. Fewer people are booking seats, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill seats.
Consider booking a flight from Seattle departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Seattle
Discover the best of Vancouver, or get to know London or Taipei. From Seattle, these are among the most popular international cities to visit.
Go-to choices for getaways closer to home include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland.
Or expand your travels into Canada, Mexico or the United Kingdom. They rank among the most visited countries when flying from Seattle.
Clocking in at about 30 minutes, the shortest flight out of Seattle will bring you to Victoria.
Leaving from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Seattle. SEA is around 18 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Set off with one of these leading airlines that depart from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport:
Want to begin your trip on a more relaxed note? Stay near SEA. Whether you have an early flight or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels can make departure day that bit smoother:
Flying out of Paine Field Airport (PAE)
Around 32 kilometres from the city centre, Paine Field Airport (PAE) is another option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Seattle.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so.
Prepare for departure with Alaska Airlines, which offers flights from PAE.
If you'd prefer to be close to your boarding gate before your flight from Seattle, these hotels near Paine Field Airport have you covered for the night:
Seattle Boeing Fld Airport (BFI) departures
Seattle Boeing Fld Airport, which is about 10 kilometres from the centre, adds to the city's list of major airports.
The drive from the centre to the airport takes roughly 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
Lock in your flight out of Seattle from Seattle Boeing Fld Airport, then explore nearby hotels to stay close to where you need to be. Georgetown Inn Seattle and La Hacienda Motel are a couple of the best options available.