Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante nine hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SEA to ALC flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SEA and ALC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
R 4,195 is currently the best price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,875. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to ALC if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from SEA to ALC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SEA:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante Airport, Alicante is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Alicante Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to ALC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
