Travelling from Seattle to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Brisbane Airport (BNE). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. The city operates in the UTC+10 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to BNE.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Seattle to BNE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is around 23 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seattle to Brisbane Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 11 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to BNE:
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Consider booking a hotel near BNE if you're taking a late flight from Seattle to Brisbane Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Seattle to Brisbane Airport from C$647 or travel return from just C$1,276. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To pick up flight tickets from Seattle to BNE, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to Brisbane Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily choose a flight your budget will love.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Seattle to BNE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle to Brisbane Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Brisbane Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Brisbane in April when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle to BNE, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Brisbane Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brisbane
Start your Brisbane trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Brisbane Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge are leading attractions which should feature on any good Brisbane itinerary.
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