Travelling from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport (STS): What you need to know
Start your trip at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Search for flights from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport (STS) that jet out of this base.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Seattle to Sonoma County Airport flight.
Santa Rosa's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Seattle. Sonoma County Airport is located in Santa Rosa.
The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from SEA to STS is the 7:55am Alaska Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 7:55pm with Alaska Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Seattle to STS.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport (STS) depart from this terminal.
When departing from SEA, you can take a direct flight from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from SEA to STS.
Alaska Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 83.78% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
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About Sonoma County Airport (STS)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near STS:
STS is located at 2200 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to central Santa Rosa
Central Santa Rosa is roughly 11 kilometres from Sonoma County Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Right now, R 3,319 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,888. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Seattle to STS, book your ticket four months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Seattle to Sonoma County Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to visit Santa Rosa. October is when most people book flights from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport (STS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Santa Rosa is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Seattle to STS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Sonoma County Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Rosa
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Your visit to Santa Rosa should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Safari West Tour, Safari West and Paradise Ridge Winery.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Santa Rosa, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 153 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Japantown (San Jose) to Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 113 kilometres east of Santa Rosa, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
