Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle is 9 hours 26 minutes.
Seattle is 7 hours behind London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Seattle operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 38 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 09:25. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LHR to SEA is with Delta at 16:50.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from LHR to Seattle.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle. Begin your journey at LHR and end it at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LHR to Seattle. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seattle
ر.ق. 1,070 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,325. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to Seattle.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the centre of Seattle takes around 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 54 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
The centre of Seattle is around 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). Once your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 11 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 23 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from LHR to Seattle, settle in at a hotel close to LKE. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle. July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from LHR to Seattle in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Seattle
After locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seattle, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are must-do's during your Seattle adventure.
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