Travelling from Paris to Seattle: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Seattle, there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main options.
When working out where to arrive in Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the chief entry points.
The average time for a direct Paris to Seattle flight is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Seattle is eight hours behind Paris and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Seattle is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can choose from ten weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to SEA is the 10:10 Air France option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last available departure is at 16:00 with Delta Air Lines.
To ensure you make it on your Paris to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Seattle
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June is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Seattle. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Paris to Seattle, you can depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Get from CDG to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in one continuous trip.
Secure your Paris to Seattle plane tickets with Delta Air Lines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from CDG.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Paris to Seattle flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Seattle, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Seattle flight, browse these options when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to Seattle, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
When booking your ticket from Paris to Seattle out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Dublin Airport (DUB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey time to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Seattle flight:
Flights that take off from BVA make it to their destination as scheduled 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Paris to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget to explore Seattle and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your Paris to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from Paris to Seattle has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near LKE. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Paris to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Seattle. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Seattle in May.
Book a Paris to Seattle ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Paris to Seattle in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Paris 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 discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are popular attractions which should be on every 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, popular attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
