Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket 14 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SEA and HKT:
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Rs90,596 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs210,367. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SEA to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and venture far and wide through Phuket and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you want to check out another corner of Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among the biggest draws.
