Travelling from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Seattle is 15 hours behind Bangkok. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to SEA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to SEA departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and SEA include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to SEA flight:
60% of all departures from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, central Seattle is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
At the moment, R 7,326 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,646. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to SEA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Seattle. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Bangkok to SEA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Seattle when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Space Needle followed by Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Around 209 kilometres south of Seattle, Vancouver is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver, The Marshall House: Victorian Jewel of Officers Row and Clark County Historical Museum.