Flying from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Seattle: what you need to know
Fort McMurray International Airport is located in Fort Mcmurray. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 1 hour behind Fort Mcmurray.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from YMM to Seattle. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can enter United States for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before booking your flight tickets from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
YMM is around 16 kilometres from central Fort Mcmurray. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle, check out TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort McMurray. It's an easy drive from YMM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Seattle
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle is C$257. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$434. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YMM to Seattle. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SEA if you're taking a late flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. After your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 11 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 23 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LKE. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from YMM to Seattle at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle. To skip the crowds, travel to Seattle in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from YMM to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seattle right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Seattle:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are essential stops on your Seattle itinerary.
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