Traveling from Johannesburg to Seattle: what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Seattle taking off from here.
When landing in Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the chief entry points.
Seattle is nine hours behind Johannesburg and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Johannesburg to Seattle flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Seattle
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Johannesburg to Seattle flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Johannesburg to Seattle flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Johannesburg to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 77.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is roughly 19 kilometers. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Travel at your own pace with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
The center of Seattle is approximately 3 kilometers from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). As soon as your flight from Johannesburg to Seattle has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near LKE. Settle in and get cozy after your Johannesburg to Seattle flight at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Seattle. July is the most popular month to travel to Seattle. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to Seattle ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seattle around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Seattle:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are essential stops on your Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 241 kilometers south to Portland to check off its top sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 370 kilometers east of Seattle, Spokane is another favorite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.