Flying from Houston to Seattle: what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Seattle jetting off from either of these.
Get off the plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Seattle.
The average length of a direct flight from Houston to Seattle is 4 hours 44 minutes. Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, making Seattle 2 hours behind Houston.
The busiest route for flights from Houston to Seattle is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can choose from 55 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off first thing, the earliest flight from IAH to SEA is the 06:00 Alaska Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:15 with United Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to Seattle, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Once you've found cheap flights from Houston to Seattle, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're all set.
Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can get a direct flight from Houston to Seattle taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Start your trip at IAH and end it at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Book your direct flight from Houston to Seattle with United Airlines. This popular airline offers services from IAH.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Houston to Seattle leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
After an easy start to your vacation? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Seattle or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Split up your flight from Houston to Seattle with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Seattle include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 22 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Seattle:
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres. It'll take you around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Seattle, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. Following your flight from Houston to Seattle, allow for a drive time of approximately 11 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 23 minutes.
After your flight from Houston to Seattle, unwind at a hotel close to LKE. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Seattle
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Seattle is C$105. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$185. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flights from Houston to Seattle.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Houston to Seattle. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Seattle. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Seattle in May.
Book your flight from Houston to Seattle for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from Houston to Seattle sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Seattle, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are top sights which should be on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
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