Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sitka Airport (SIT): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport.
Choose from six weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport flights. The 11:20 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
To ensure you get on your SEA to SIT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Sitka (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sitka Airport (SIT)
At the moment, R 2,833 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,647. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to SIT.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SEA:
Arriving at Sitka Airport (SIT)
Consider booking a hotel near SIT if you're catching a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Sitka Airport (SIT) to central Sitka
The address for SIT is 605 Airport Road.
From Sitka Airport, Sitka is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sitka Airport (SIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sitka in February.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sitka Airport for August if you want to visit Sitka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to SIT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Sitka is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres north of Sitka, a visit to Juneau will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Alaska State Museum, Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure and Macaulay Salmon Hatchery/DIPAC.
Ketchikan is another standout destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Sitka. No journey is complete without visiting Creek Street, Totem Heritage Centre and Southeast Alaska Discovery Centre.
