Flying from Seattle to Windhoek: what you need to know
Seattle has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Windhoek leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Hop off the plane at Windhoek's primary gateway, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to Windhoek. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll need an embassy visa for Namibia if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Seattle to Windhoek, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Windhoek or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from central Seattle in about 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 23 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to Windhoek, unwind in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Windhoek
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Windhoek is C$1,495. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,484. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Seattle to Windhoek if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle to Windhoek is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Best time to go to Windhoek
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Windhoek. July is the busiest month to visit Windhoek. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Seattle to Windhoek for November if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Windhoek to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Windhoek in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 22ºC.
More about Windhoek
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Windhoek right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Windhoek:
Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia are a couple of major attractions to add to your Windhoek itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
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