Flying from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the two main airports in Bangkok.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is 14 hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to SEA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to SEA leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Check out these connections between Don Mueang International Airport and SEA:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to SEA flight? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Grab a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the centre of Seattle is roughly 18 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
At the moment, 340 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 545 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to SEA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Bangkok to SEA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Plan your visit to Seattle in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Bangkok to SEA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Seattle
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline are top sights which should feature on any good Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest.
Around 209 kilometres south of Seattle, Vancouver is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Vancouver Waterfront, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Garden.