Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London seven hours ahead of Seattle.
Take your pick of 37 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 21:20.
Your SEA to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to London (and then other destinations in United Kingdom) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Delta Air Lines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SEA to LHR flights, with 81.71% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and LHR include:
Vancouver International Airport
Portland International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rs63,164 is the best price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs144,431. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to LHR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you have a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SEA to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.