Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out your options for leaving from here when reserving your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
The average time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is 6 hours 45 minutes.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
The busiest route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), with 14 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from FLL to SEA is the 7am Alaska Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 6:30pm with Delta Air Lines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to SEA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak months like March or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Alaska Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport taking off from FLL.
Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FLL to SEA.
Delta is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Central Seattle is around 23 kilometres from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
R 2,368 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A return flight starts from R 3,779. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to SEA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
When booking your Fort Lauderdale to SEA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Seattle right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Seattle when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Space Needle followed by Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Seattle. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Vancouver is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres south of Seattle. No trip is complete without seeing Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver, The Marshall House: Victorian Jewel of Officers Row and Clark County Historical Museum.



