Flying from London to Seattle: what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Seattle, you'll have a good selection of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
When it comes to landing in Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the primary gateways.
Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Seattle flight.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.
The busiest route for flights from London to Seattle is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Choose from 26 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from LHR to SEA is the 09:25 British Airways service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 16:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Leave plenty of time to make your London to Seattle flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Seattle
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can catch a direct flight from London to Seattle leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your trip at LHR and come in for landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
You can choose from a range of airlines offering direct London to Seattle plane tickets with departures from LHR, including:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper London to Seattle flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Seattle or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Seattle flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Seattle include:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from London to Seattle? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Seattle with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Seattle:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Seattle flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Grab a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week in advance of your London to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from London to Seattle has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is roughly 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 25 minutes or so.
After your flight from London to Seattle, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to LKE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London to Seattle. July is the most popular month to travel to Seattle. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your London to Seattle ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from London to Seattle in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Seattle:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are must-do's during your Seattle adventure.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Seattle, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to check off its top sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, your itinerary will be busy.
Spokane is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
