Flying from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Albuquerque.
There are 11 Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flights each week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ABQ to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Seattle — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 81.4% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ABQ to SEA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ABQ and SEA include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight is R 1,887. A return ticket is currently R 3,652. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ABQ to SEA by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ABQ to SEA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
The address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart ABQ arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Albuquerque to Albuquerque Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ABQ? If you're catching an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you have a late Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Seattle. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABQ to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are among the biggest draws.
