Travelling from Seattle to Victoria: what you need to know
Seattle has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Victoria leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Hop off the plane at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the major arrival point in Victoria.
A direct flight from Seattle to Victoria takes an average of 55 minutes. Victoria's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Seattle.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Seattle to Victoria with Alaska Airlines at 09:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from SEA to YYJ is with Alaska Airlines at 21:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Seattle to Victoria.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for Canada if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Seattle to Victoria, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Seattle to Victoria, you can board one at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Fly from SEA to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in one continuous trip.
When leaving from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Victoria with Alaska Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Seattle to Victoria. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
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 is roughly 54 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Victoria or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Victoria. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Victoria:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
You can get to LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 11 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 23 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Seattle to Victoria? Unwind in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your vacation officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is around 2 kilometres from central Victoria. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 6 minutes.
It'll take around 12 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Victoria. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YWH instead:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
As soon as your flight from Seattle to Victoria has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 31 minutes by car. Central Victoria is approximately 27 kilometres from Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
After your flight from Seattle to Victoria, unwind at a hotel near YYJ. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Victoria
At the moment, C$99 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Victoria. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$202. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Seattle to Victoria by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to Victoria is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Best time to go to Victoria
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Victoria. To avoid the crowds, head to Victoria in April.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle to Victoria in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Victoria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Victoria right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Victoria to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Inner Harbour.
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