Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Salt Lake City.
Flights from SLC to SEA start from 06:28 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:50 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 78 weekly Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SLC to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Seattle (and then other destinations in the United States) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Delta is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 85.14% of services arriving as planned, Delta has the best on-time record for SLC to SEA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SLC and SEA:
Portland Airport
Boise Airport
Spokane International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight is R 1,110. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,144. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLC to SEA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SLC to SEA.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from SLC arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Salt Lake City Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SLC:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're landing on a late Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Grab a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The quietest month for a flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SLC to SEA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are among its highlights.
