Travelling from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) leaving from either of these.
Seattle (where Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Phoenix to SEA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) plane ticket out of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Figure out if flying from PHX works better for your plans.
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Phoenix to SEA out of PHX. Book your favourite window or aisle seat with any of these carriers and you'll get there before you know it:
Alaska Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the PHX to SEA route.
Flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are more likely to be on time with Delta Air Lines compared to other carriers.
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to SEA flight:
Most flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport reach their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Making your way to AZA from the centre of Phoenix? The airport is located around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 40 minutes by car.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
The street address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SEA:
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 lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Central Seattle is around 18 kilometres from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
R 501 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A return flight starts at R 993. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Phoenix to SEA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). July is when most people travel to Seattle. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
Book a Phoenix to SEA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Your visit to Seattle wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Seattle. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Portland Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest.
Vancouver is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres south of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Vancouver Waterfront, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Garden.
