Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is two hours behind St Louis.
With 17 flights a week between the two airports, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from STL to SEA is with Alaska Airlines at 19:36.
For a relaxed start to your STL to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle ticket. Start your journey at STL and end it at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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STL is around 16 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near STL:
78.04% of flights that take off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle flight is 49 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 105 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from STL to Seattle.
The best month for landing cheap Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is roughly 23 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle. Stay at 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from STL to Seattle.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle has hit the runway, 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).
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near LKE. Settle in and get cosy after your STL to Seattle flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
Plan your trip to Seattle during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STL to Seattle in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
More about Seattle
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Seattle:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. LMN Architects, Greyhound: Bus Station and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are must-visits when exploring Seattle.
Explore more of United States
Seattle is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, consider Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among its highlights.