Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle is eight hours behind Manchester and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and SEA:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
R 6,310 is currently the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,852. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MAN to SEA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights departing from Manchester Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider booking a hotel near SEA if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week before you set off.
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 reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Seattle in March.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If there's time to check out 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 the start of reasons to visit.
