Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to GVA 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.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
R 4,747 is currently the best price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,420. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SEA to GVA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you have a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near GVA:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Geneve Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to central Geneva has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport is November, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you want to go to Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to GVA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Geneva, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Basel is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without a visit to Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.