Travelling from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Bakersfield (the location of Meadows Field Airport).
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from BFL to Seattle.
If you're travelling during a peak month like August, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked flight tickets from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle.
To get to BFL from central Bakersfield, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BFL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Seattle
C$378 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$440. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BFL to Seattle, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the centre of Seattle takes around 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
The centre of Seattle is about 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). As soon as your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 11 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 23 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LKE. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from BFL to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, head to Seattle in May when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from BFL to Seattle sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seattle right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Seattle:
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