Flying from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for flying out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average duration of a direct Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is 10 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Paris. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle.
Take your pick of 10 direct services each week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is the busiest route, with Air France offering a 10:10am departure from CDG to SEA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to SEA.
During high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Delta Air Lines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport taking off from CDG.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from CDG to SEA.
Air France is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Paris to SEA that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CDG and SEA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, browse these options when departing from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Paris to SEA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Dublin Airport (DUB) is a popular transfer point.
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to central Seattle is about 18 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
328 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Return flights start at 530 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Paris to SEA by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). July is the busiest month to visit Seattle. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Book a Paris to SEA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
Pike Place Market and Space Needle are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Seattle travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Seattle. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Portland Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Vancouver, roughly 209 kilometres south of Seattle. Vancouver Waterfront, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Garden are the start of reasons to visit.