Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 5 minutes.
Seattle is seven hours behind London and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are 38 London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 09:25 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to SEA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Seattle, United States. Take off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is British Airways.
The most punctual carrier that offers LHR to SEA flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.43% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and SEA:
Vancouver International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
At the moment, $395 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $619. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to SEA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to SEA.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to central Seattle has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometers away.
It typically takes 55 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Seattle in May.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to explore Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another standout destination in United States and is around 370 kilometers east of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.