Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Seattle follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ADL to Seattle flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from ADL to Seattle with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
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Travelling from central Adelaide to ADL takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ADL:
75.6% of flights taking off from Adelaide Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Seattle
The best price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Seattle flight is 590 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.042 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from ADL to Seattle. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Adelaide Airport to Seattle is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across each month and pick up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seattle and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ADL to Seattle.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
After your flight from Adelaide Airport to Seattle has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is roughly 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 25 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to LKE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your ADL to Seattle flight:
Best time to go to Seattle
Travel to Seattle during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Seattle in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in an Adelaide Airport to Seattle plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ADL to Seattle around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Seattle, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
LMN Architects and Greyhound: Bus Station are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Seattle must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Explore more of United States
Seattle has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.