Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Seattle three hours behind Durham.
Flights from RDU to SEA start from 06:05 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 18:59 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights.
Your RDU to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Seattle (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that offers RDU to SEA flights. An impressive 83.33% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and SEA:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
$67 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $159. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from RDU to SEA by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Reserve a hotel near SEA if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from the center of Seattle. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to visit Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SEA in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 241 kilometers south to Portland to tick off its leading sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometers east of Seattle. No trip is complete without a visit to Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
