Flying from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Seattle to SZX.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to SZX leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to SZX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SZX and fast-forward to bedtime:
The street address for SZX is Airport 9th Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 375 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 784 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to SZX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Shenzhen. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Seattle to SZX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shenzhen
After booking your flight from Seattle to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shenzhen:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Shenzhen when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Huangshan Mountain followed by The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shenzhen. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Shantou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 306 kilometres east of Shenzhen. No journey is complete without visiting Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
