Flying from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your departure options from this base when booking flights from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF).
Santa Fe is one hour ahead of Seattle. Santa Fe Municipal Airport is located in Santa Fe, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to SAF, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometers from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometers from central Seattle. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to SAF flight:
About Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Touching down on a late flight from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport? Collect your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near SAF. Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western and Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort will have you in snooze mode sooner.
Hit the road running by picking up a Santa Fe Municipal Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Avis or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santa Fe and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
At the moment, $163 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $422. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to SAF, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
February is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), while September is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Santa Fe based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Santa Fe is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Seattle to SAF plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santa Fe
After booking your flight from Seattle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Fe:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Santa Fe Opera, Museum of International Folk Art and Pecos Wilderness Area are attractions you won't want to skip in Santa Fe.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Fe is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometers south-east of Santa Fe, a visit to Roswell will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Spaceport Park, Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk.
Around 225 kilometers north-west of Santa Fe, Farmington is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture.
