Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Seattle: what you need to know
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 17 hours behind Brisbane.
To ensure you catch your flight from BNE to Seattle, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from BNE to Seattle. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You will need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Brisbane Airport to Seattle, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Travelling from central Brisbane to BNE takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Seattle? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BNE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Seattle
C$551 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Brisbane Airport to Seattle. Return flights start at C$916. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BNE to Seattle if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Seattle.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from BNE to Seattle every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Brisbane Airport to Seattle. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes around 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to SEA if you're taking a late flight from Brisbane Airport to Seattle. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. Once you've hopped off your flight from Brisbane Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 11 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 23 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LKE. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from BNE to Seattle at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Seattle. To escape the crowds, head to Seattle in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Seattle for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from BNE to Seattle sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Brisbane Airport to Seattle, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are must-visits when exploring Seattle.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
Finding you a cheap flight from Brisbane Airport to Seattle isn't our only cool trick. Check out our car rentals in Seattle and explore at your own pace. We search for deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.
