Flying from Singapore to Seattle: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Singapore to Seattle. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are Singapore's main airports.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Seattle, Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE) are the primary gateways.
Around 14 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Singapore to Seattle flight.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Seattle 16 hours behind Singapore.
With five weekly flights between the two airports, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Singapore to Seattle with Singapore Airlines at 09:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from SIN to SEA is with Singapore Airlines at 09:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Singapore to Seattle flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Seattle
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Singapore to Seattle flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Singapore to Seattle throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Singapore to Seattle flights.
Flying from Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can book a direct flight from Singapore to Seattle taking off from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Start your journey at SIN and touch down at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Singapore Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Singapore to Seattle plane tickets leaving from SIN.
We make it easy to find a Singapore to Seattle flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Singapore Changi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Singapore to SIN takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Singapore Changi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Singapore to Seattle, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Singapore Changi Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Singapore to XSP in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Seletar Airport the day before your flight from Singapore to Seattle:
Flights from Seletar Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as expected.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SEA if you're coming in on a late flight from Singapore to Seattle. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and see more of Seattle and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Paine Field Airport (PAE)
Central Seattle is about 32 kilometres from Paine Field Airport (PAE). Once your flight from Singapore to Seattle has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PAE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Singapore to Seattle:
Grab a Paine Field Airport rental car and take the scenic route to your next destination. You can choose from leading outlets like Budget and Enterprise.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Lock in your ride from PAE once your travel dates are set.
Seattle Boeing Fld Airport (BFI)
Seattle Boeing Fld Airport (BFI) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from Singapore to Seattle.
Public transport can take you there in around 35 minutes.
Whether you'd like an economy for a solo trip or a roomy SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the right Seattle Boeing Fld Airport rental car for your needs. Explore wheels available from names such as Alamo, Budget and Avis.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Singapore to Seattle is always a good idea. Along with better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at BFI.
Best time to go to Seattle
March is the quietest month for flights from Singapore to Seattle, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Singapore to Seattle ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Singapore to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Seattle, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Space Needle, Pike Place Fish Market and The Museum of Flight are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and International Rose Test Garden.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are the start of reasons to visit.
