Flying from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Alicante is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Seattle to ALC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to ALC that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and ALC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to ALC flight:
Most flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ALC and be in snooze mode sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, central Alicante is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is R 3,695. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,332. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Seattle to ALC.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). Visit Alicante in December for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Seattle to ALC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Alicante
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Alicante right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Plaza de Espana, Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet are top sights which should be on any good Alicante itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Alicante. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.
