Travelling from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle is three hours behind Roanoke and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ROA to SEA flight.
During popular months like October, 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 fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Roanoke Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ROA and SEA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Roanoke Airport (ROA)
ROA is located at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Of the flights that depart from Roanoke Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Roanoke to Roanoke Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Roanoke Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ROA:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Roanoke Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Seattle and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Roanoke Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Seattle in March.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Roanoke Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ROA to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Seattle, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to check off its top sights. From Portland Japanese Garden to Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
