Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Seattle.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to HAV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEA and HAV:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight is 308 €. A round-trip fare is currently 590 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SEA to HAV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SEA to HAV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination on time.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HAV instead:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Havana. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Havana in April.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Havana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to HAV in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cuba just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Havana, a visit to Camaguey will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Cuba, head for Santa Clara, roughly 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal are among the biggest draws.