Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Seattle: what you need to know
Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 17 hours behind Gold Coast.
To ensure you get on your flight from OOL to Seattle, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you hold a passport from Australia, you will need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
OOL is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near OOL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Seattle
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle is C$1,055. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,540. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to Seattle if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to show the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the centre of Seattle is around 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle. Book one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Seattle. After your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 11 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 23 minutes.
After your flight from OOL to Seattle, settle in at a hotel close to LKE. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle. To escape the crowds, head for Seattle in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from OOL to Seattle around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
After locking in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Seattle, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are major attractions which should be on any good Seattle itinerary.
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