Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Leave plenty of time to make your SEA to ALC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and ALC include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Right now, $291 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $721. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SEA to ALC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEA to ALC.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel near ALC if you're catching a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and find adventure across Alicante and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the center of Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Alicante in January.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to ALC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometers north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometers north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
