Traveling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours 52 minutes. Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, making Seattle 3 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Each week, there are 57 flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from HNL to SEA is 23:59 with Alaska Airlines.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the HNL - SEA route include:
Kona International Airport at Keahole
Lihue Airport
Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is C$238. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$553. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flight tickets from HNL to SEA, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Play around with filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near HNL. Whether you have an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 54 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from HNL to SEA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seattle right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from HNL to SEA:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Picardo Farm P-Patch Community Garden, Elliott Bay Waterfront and LMN Architects are attractions you won't want to skip in Seattle.
Complete your Seattle trip with hotels and a car rental
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