Flying from Melbourne to Seattle: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Seattle departing from here.
Touch down in Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to Seattle. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you have a passport from Australia. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Melbourne to Seattle.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Seattle. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 42 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Seattle or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 54 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near SEA if you're taking a late flight from Melbourne to Seattle. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Central Seattle is about 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). After your flight from Melbourne to Seattle has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 11 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 23 minutes.
After your flight from Melbourne to Seattle, settle in at a hotel near LKE. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Seattle
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,654 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Seattle. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 3,358. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to Seattle. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne to Seattle is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to show the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, go to Seattle in May.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to Seattle for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Seattle around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Seattle, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
Gas Works - Lake View Point and Queen Anne Bowl Playfield are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Seattle to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to LMN Architects.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Seattle. Whether you want a compact ride, family sedan or something that makes a statement, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
