Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Seattle is three hours behind Detroit and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Take your pick of 41 weekly Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Your DTW to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Seattle (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Delta.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers DTW to SEA flights, with 70.83% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and SEA:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Portland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Currently, R 1,979 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,917. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DTW to SEA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DTW to SEA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights departing from Detroit Wayne County Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near DTW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seattle and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Seattle. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to SEA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Seattle, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its popular sights. From Portland Japanese Garden to Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Spokane is another standout destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
