Travelling from Toronto to Seattle: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Seattle begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's major entry points.
Book a direct Toronto to Seattle flight and you'll be flying for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Seattle is three hours behind Toronto and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Toronto to Seattle is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). There are 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from YYZ to SEA is the 08:15 Air Canada service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 19:20 with Air Canada.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Toronto to Seattle flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Seattle
To snag cheap Toronto to Seattle flights, book your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Toronto to Seattle. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Seattle. From YYZ, you can fly directly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Lock in your Toronto to Seattle plane tickets with Air Canada. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from YYZ.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Seattle? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Seattle:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 80 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make taking an early Toronto to Seattle flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Grab a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead of your Toronto to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
The centre of Seattle is located around 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). Once your flight from Toronto to Seattle has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LKE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Toronto to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
May is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Seattle, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Toronto to Seattle ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Seattle around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Seattle, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to check off its leading sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
