Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Adelaide is 17 hours 30 minutes ahead of Seattle and follows the UTC+10:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SEA to ADL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and ADL:
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
At the moment, $981 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,741. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SEA to ADL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SEA to ADL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
If you're landing on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ADL:
Grab an Adelaide Airport rental car and explore Adelaide and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire and East Coast are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Adelaide Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport to the centre of Adelaide has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Adelaide. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Adelaide Airport for January if you'd like to explore Adelaide during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to ADL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Adelaide, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 338 kilometres east to Mildura to check off its popular sights. From Mildura Riverfront to Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Australia, consider Mount Gambier, roughly 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake are key reasons to visit.
