Flying from London to Seattle: what you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Seattle. Check out your options for leaving London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's major gateways.
Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Seattle flight.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.
With 26 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from London to Seattle with British Airways at 09:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LHR to SEA is with Delta Air Lines at 18:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your London to Seattle flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Seattle
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Seattle. From LHR, you can land directly at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Leading airlines that offer direct London to Seattle plane tickets departing from LHR include:
We make it a breeze to book a London to Seattle flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Seattle flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Seattle:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Seattle:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Seattle with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Seattle:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make taking an early London to Seattle flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London to Seattle. Book one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Seattle's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead of your London to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
The centre of Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). As soon as your flight from London to Seattle has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 25 minutes.
After your flight from London to Seattle, rest your head at a hotel near LKE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London to Seattle. July is the most popular month to travel to Seattle. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your London to Seattle ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from London to Seattle in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Seattle, browse our selection of hotels including:
Greyhound: Bus Station and LMN Architects are a couple of top attractions to put on your Seattle itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Seattle, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to check off its top sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, your itinerary will be busy.
Spokane is another well-known 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.