Flying from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is Beijing's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) taking off from here.
10 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Seattle is 16 hours behind Beijing. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle, which follows the UTC-8 timezone.
You can pick from 2 direct flights each week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is the busiest route, with Hainan Airlines offering a 1:10pm departure from PEK to SEA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to SEA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You can get away on a direct flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with Hainan Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from PEK.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between PEK and SEA is Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 88.24% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to SEA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PEK touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to SEA flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 87% of flights leaving here land when expected.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Reserve a hotel near SEA if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, central Seattle is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Right now, Rs110,616 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs200,821. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Beijing to SEA by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Seattle based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Beijing to SEA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
After booking your flight from Beijing to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
Your trip to Seattle wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Seattle. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Vancouver, about 209 kilometres south of Seattle. Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver, The Marshall House: Victorian Jewel of Officers Row and Clark County Historical Museum are the start of reasons to visit.