Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
There are 13 Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights every week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your SEA to NRT flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, so jetting to Tokyo (and then seeing more parts of Japan!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with J-Air on this route.
With 66.67% of services landing as planned, J-Air is the most punctual carrier operating SEA to NRT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SEA and NRT:
San Francisco International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
R 6,083 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,859. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to NRT.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SEA to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination without delay.
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SEA. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel near NRT if you're on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the most popular month to head to Tokyo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to NRT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its top attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, your itinerary will be busy.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
