Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
Busan's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Busan 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SEA to PUS flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEA and PUS:
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight is R 7,024. A round-trip fare right now is R 14,041. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to PUS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
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Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.
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, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
If you're arriving on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PUS:
Travel at your own speed with a Gimhae International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car or HI RENT A CAR and venture far and wide through Busan and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Gimhae International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Busan. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Busan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to PUS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Busan, a visit to Seoul will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in South Korea, consider Incheon, about 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are key reasons to visit.