Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of Seattle and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, take the 16:05 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:15 with Emirates.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SEA to DXB flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Dubai (and then discovering more of the United Arab Emirates!) is a snap with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Emirates.
Emirates is a leader in on-time performance for SEA to DXB flights, with 93.33% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and DXB include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Hamad International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport flight is R 6,071. A return fare is currently R 11,910. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to DXB.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SEA to DXB couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
December is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dubai in March.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to go to Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to DXB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've visited Dubai, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Arab Emirates. Travel around 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to tick off its top sights. From Rain Room to Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Abu Dhabi is another favourite destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No journey is complete without dropping by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
