Flying from Denver to Seattle: what you need to know
Many great adventures kick off from Denver's main airport, Denver International Airport (DEN). Check out your options for booking a flight from Denver to Seattle leaving from this terminal.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the primary entry point to Seattle.
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Denver to Seattle flight.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Denver.
Denver International Airport (DEN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 114 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Denver to Seattle is with Southwest Airlines at 22:50. Choose the first DEN to SEA departure operated by Alaska Airlines at 06:00 to maximise your time in Seattle.
Leave plenty of time to make your Denver to Seattle flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues 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.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Seattle
Rs6,410 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Denver to Seattle. Return flights start from Rs12,816. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap Denver to Seattle flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the best month for picking up a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Denver to Seattle. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Jet off from Denver International Airport (DEN) on a nonstop flight from Denver to Seattle. From DEN, you can fly straight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Direct Denver to Seattle plane tickets are offered by a range of airlines at DEN. Book your journey with one of these:
Travelling from central Denver to DEN takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Denver to Seattle, consider Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a short drive from Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DEN land on schedule 80.23% of the time.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from Denver to Seattle. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience more of Seattle and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
After your flight from Denver to Seattle has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near LKE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Denver to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Denver to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, go to Seattle in May.
Lock in a Denver to Seattle ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from Denver to Seattle around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Denver to Seattle, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are leading attractions which should feature on any good Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seattle. Around 241 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
