Flying from Melbourne to Seattle: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Seattle taking off from here.
When working out where to arrive in Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the major entry points.
Seattle is 18 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Seattle
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Seattle flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Seattle across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable Melbourne to Seattle flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Melbourne to Seattle flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Seattle, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Explore without limits with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week before your trip.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Central Seattle is located around 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). As soon as your flight from Melbourne to Seattle has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near LKE. Settle in and get cosy after your Melbourne to Seattle flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Seattle, while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Melbourne to Seattle ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Seattle in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Seattle, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Greyhound: Bus Station and LMN Architects are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Seattle itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without experiencing Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
