Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle and you'll be travelling for around 58 minutes.
Portland (the location of Portland International Airport) and Seattle are in the same timezone — UTC-7.
The most popular route is from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Choose from 163 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PDX to SEA is the 05:00 Alaska Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 21:34 with Alaska Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from PDX to Seattle.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle are available for booking. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is where you'll complete your journey.
Get on board with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from Portland International Airport to Seattle.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland, PDX can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle
61 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Seattle. Return flights start at 123 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from PDX to Seattle, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Portland International Airport to Seattle. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is roughly 23 kilometres. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 54 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). As soon as your flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 11 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 23 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LKE. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from PDX to Seattle at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Seattle, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from PDX to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
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There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are leading attractions which should feature on any good Seattle itinerary.
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