Flying from Seattle to Atlanta: what you need to know
All exciting adventures set off from Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Atlanta leaving from this base.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Atlanta's chief hub is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
A direct flight from Seattle to Atlanta takes an average of 4 hours 46 minutes. The timezone in Atlanta is UTC-4, which makes it 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
With 86 flights a week between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Seattle to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from SEA to ATL is with Alaska Airlines at 23:53.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to Atlanta.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
For a flight within United States, you don'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 cheap flights from Seattle to Atlanta, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're after a direct flight from Seattle to Atlanta, you can catch one from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Get from SEA to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in one continuous trip.
When leaving from SEA, you can take a direct flight from Seattle to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Seattle to Atlanta. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Atlanta, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Atlanta. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Atlanta:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 11 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not book an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your flight from Seattle to Atlanta:
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is about 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near ATL if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Atlanta. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Atlanta
C$104 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Atlanta. Return flights start from C$208. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Seattle to Atlanta, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to Atlanta. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Atlanta. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Atlanta in February.
When booking your flight from Seattle to Atlanta, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Atlanta in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Atlanta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Atlanta right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Seattle to Atlanta:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are just two of the top attractions to add to your Atlanta travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Piedmont Park.
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