What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle?

Booking a flight to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Seattle. It is only a 18.4 km journey from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Seattle’s city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Seattle if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Seattle on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Seattle?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Seattle.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Seattle?

Seattle/Tacoma Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Seattle. One-way flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically cost $300, while return flights cost around $236.

How much is a return flight to Seattle?

A return flight to Seattle will typically cost around $400, however they can be found for as little as $236.

Where does the fastest flight to Seattle depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Seattle, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 7 minutes).

Does Seattle/Tacoma Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Seattle/Tacoma Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?

Yes. Seattle/Tacoma Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Serene 3-bedroom house perfect for relaxing stays in SeaTac, Burien, Seattle is the closest property to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (0.0 km away from Seattle/Tacoma Intl).

How long is the flight to Seattle?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Seattle takes 21 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Seattle from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 18.0 - 168.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 168.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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Q: What are the most popular airlines that fly to Seattle?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Seattle are United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

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17:44-14:45

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Thu 24/9

15:15-15:32

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Fri 9/10

13:37-13:10

2 stops27h 33m

$2,140

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AKL Auckland Intl - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

06:50-13:55

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00:10-22:35

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$2,434

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AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

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Tue 22/9

11:03-07:10

2 stops25h 07m

$2,605

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AKLSEA

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Mon 14/9

13:50-20:43

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Mon 21/9

16:30-06:00

1 stop18h 30m

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20:00-18:32

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13:25-21:40

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17:59-15:10

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$2,660

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22:00-23:50

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AKL Auckland Intl - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Tue 13/10

13:25-22:25

3 stops29h 00m

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15:54-14:05

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AKL Auckland Intl - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/11

14:50-19:16

2 stops25h 26m

$836

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Airlines

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Seattle are United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

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8.0

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Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

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Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

FAQs about flying to Seattle

What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle?
Booking a flight to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Seattle. It is only a 18.4 km journey from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Seattle’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Seattle if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Seattle on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Seattle?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Seattle.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Seattle?
Seattle/Tacoma Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Seattle. One-way flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically cost $300, while return flights cost around $236.
How much is a return flight to Seattle?
A return flight to Seattle will typically cost around $400, however they can be found for as little as $236.
Where does the fastest flight to Seattle depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Seattle, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 7 minutes).
Does Seattle/Tacoma Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Seattle/Tacoma Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?
Yes. Seattle/Tacoma Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Serene 3-bedroom house perfect for relaxing stays in SeaTac, Burien, Seattle is the closest property to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (0.0 km away from Seattle/Tacoma Intl).

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