Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is 10 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Frankfurt.
Each week, there are 12 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, select the 10:20 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 15:10 with Condor.
Your FRA to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Seattle (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
The most punctual carrier offering FRA to SEA flights is Condor. Its services land as planned 68.29% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and SEA:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
At the moment, R 6,899 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,168. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to SEA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Follow your own route with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and venture far and wide through Seattle and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Seattle. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seattle in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
