Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is 15 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Seattle operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from PER to Seattle. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from PER to Seattle. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
To visit United States for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you hold a passport from Australia. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Perth Airport to Seattle.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Perth, PER can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 28 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Perth Airport to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Seattle
C$875 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Seattle. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,590. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PER to Seattle. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Perth Airport to Seattle.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Perth Airport to Seattle. Enter your ideal arrival and departure 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 is roughly 23 kilometres. It'll take you about 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
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 Perth Airport to Seattle has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 11 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 23 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LKE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from PER to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Seattle. To escape the crowds, head for Seattle in May when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Seattle for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from PER to Seattle in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Seattle
After locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Seattle, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.
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