Flying from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Seattle: what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is 3 hours behind Roanoke, where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from ROA to Seattle. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak month like August? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle, make sure your ID is up to date.
The journey from central Roanoke to ROA takes approximately 36 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near ROA? If you're boarding an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Seattle
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle is C$281. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$533. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ROA to Seattle if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres. It'll take you about 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 54 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
As soon as your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 11 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 23 minutes.
After your flight from ROA to Seattle, rest your head at a hotel close to LKE. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, travel to Seattle in May when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from ROA to Seattle sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are major attractions which should feature on any good Seattle itinerary.
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