Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Vancouver and Seattle are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Every week, there are 134 Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 06:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Air Canada.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Seattle, United States. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering YVR to SEA flights. An impressive 88.89% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Currently, 68 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 122 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from YVR to SEA, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to SEA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Book a hotel near SEA if you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Seattle in May.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without dropping by Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
