Travelling from Seattle to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport (NRT) flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Jump on a direct flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 10 hours 39 minutes.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city operates in the UTC+9 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
With 9 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is the most popular route. Japan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from SEA to NRT is with Japan Airlines at 13:50.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to NRT. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Get to your destination in one go from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Nonstop flights from Seattle to Narita International Airport (NRT) can be booked from here.
Japan Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Seattle to Narita International Airport leaving from SEA.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Seattle to NRT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport (NRT)? Browse the fares leaving from Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
From LKE, direct flights from Seattle to NRT can be booked with Japan Airlines.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in about 11 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 23 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Seattle to NRT? Unwind in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near NRT:
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
Narita International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 58 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Narita International Airport is Rs102,311. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs188,492. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Seattle to NRT.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Seattle to Narita International Airport, book your trip for October (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Narita International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Tokyo in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Seattle to NRT in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After locking in your flight from Seattle to Narita International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are major attractions which should be on any good Tokyo itinerary.
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