Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Seattle

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Seattle

Currently, there are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to Seattle. You have nothing to worry about, here on Skyscanner we will search and find you the cheapest flights from TLV to SEA. You can choose between a shorter duration of the trip with one stopover, or a longer one with 2-3 stops, which can reduce the price significantly. There are plenty of options via stopovers in Europe and the US.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to Seattle depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV- נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון - Terminal 3. If a low-cost airline operates the first leg of your flight, check if it departs from Terminal 1. The train station is located outside Terminal 3. If you depart from Terminal 1, you can take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1.

Ben Gurion Airport TLV offers a large variety of stores, including clothing & shoes, electronics, books, candy, local & international wines, and more. You can buy electronics and gadgets participating in the outstanding $200 tax-free sales, and store it for no extra fee until you return to Israel. Feed your hunger at one of the restaurants and cafes, so you won’t leave Israel hungry!

Free Wifi is offered in all areas of both terminals, so you can answer your emails and post on social media until you have to board the plane on your way from Tel Aviv to Seattle. There are three lounges at the airport. If you have a premium credit card, check if you are eligible for free entrance to one of the two Dan Lounges. Here you can relax with complimentary wines and beers, and have some snacks. If you are a premium member of EL AL Matmid Club - you can check King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

No matter where are you connecting from, flights from Tel Aviv to Seattle arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA. SEA airport is located approximately 19 km south of Seattle. Seattle Airport SEA has one central arrivals terminal building with facilities such as a shop, information desks and access to onward travel options.

The Link Light Rail service departs regularly throughout the day between 5:00 and 1:00 every 6-15 minutes. It takes about 35 minutes to reach downtown Seattle, and the fare is $2.25-$3.25, depends on your final destination. You must purchase the tickets before boarding at the vending machines. Bus rides cost $2.75, children under the age of 5 enjoy free transportation. The Taxi stands are located on the third floor of the parking garage with taxis waiting. You can choose a flat-rate taxi to downtown Seattle for $39, or metered taxis. App-based ridesharing options such as Lyft, Uber, and Wingz provide service to Sea-Tac Airport. Car rental agencies are also available at the airport. Compare prices on Skyscanner Car Rental.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens must have a valid visa stamped in the passport, so make sure you have one before booking flights from Tel Aviv to Seattle. You need to apply online via the American Embassy’s website. You will be called for a personal interview. The visitors' visa is valid for up to 10 years, but there’s a 90-day limit per each visit. The application process takes time, sometimes even weeks, so don’t wait until the last minute!

Several European nationalities are exempted from this procedure if they are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you have a foreign passport, check if it’s part of this program. You will still need to obtain authorization to travel to the USA via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) operated by the US government; it costs $14 per person. Note that Polish and Romanian passport holders still have to apply for a visa.

The borders control officials will ask several questions upon arrival. Tell them exactly where you are staying, the purpose of your visit, the duration, and answer any question they may have. To make this part of your visit shorter and smoother, have all your documents printed out and ready.

Useful Information about Seattle - סיאטל

Seattle is on the West Coast time zone, so it’s 10 hours behind Tel Aviv. When the time in Israel is 20:00, on the West Coast it’s 10:00. Summers are warm and dry, and winters are cool and wet. The currency used is Dollars - $ - USD.

Pack light for your Tel Aviv Seattle trip and shop in Seattle, as most of the clothing articles are considerably cheaper there compared to Tel Aviv, up to 50%! Public transport is more expensive than in Israel. A one-way ticket costs $2.75 (almost ₪10). Taxis fare starts at $2.80, that’s around 18% cheaper, but each km of the ride is 78% more expensive. A three-course meal for two costs $60, almost 10% cheaper compared to Tel Aviv. Beers cost $5-$6, that’s significantly cheaper than Israel.

Flights from TLV to SEA bring you in a city that will never bore you: the iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Puget Sound, Museum of Pop Culture, Museum of Flight, Woodland Park Zoo, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Art Museum, Discovery Park, Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Great Wheel, Smith Tower, Museum of History & Industry, are only a few of the attractions and points of interest worth your time in the city. Oh, and of course - the Gum Wall, the iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum.

How to find cheap flights to Seattle

Round-trip flights from Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Seattle Airport SEA normally cost more than $1,055 (₪3,780). Flexibility can reduce the fares significantly, how about cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Seattle for only $760 (₪2,730)? Instead of specifying exact dates, search “whole month” to find the cheapest Tel Aviv Seattle flights. Set up a Price Alert and we’ll drop you a line whenever the price changes.

This information is correct as of April 2018