Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Washington DC.
Flights from DCA to SEA start at 08:00 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The last departure is at 17:50 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Seattle (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With 77.5% of services arriving as scheduled, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DCA to SEA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DCA and SEA:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Right now, $141 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $267. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from DCA to SEA, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're coming in on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Follow your own route with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience more of Seattle and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Seattle in May.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to SEA in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Seattle is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, head for Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among its highlights.
