Flying from Seattle to Victoria: what you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Victoria leaving from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE).
Disembark at Victoria's major arrival point, Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Jump on a direct Seattle to Victoria flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Seattle.
The most popular route for flights from Seattle to Victoria is from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Take your pick of 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from SEA to YYJ is the 09:45 Alaska Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 21:58 with Alaska Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Seattle to Victoria flight.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Victoria
To score cheap Seattle to Victoria flights, reserve your trip one month before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Seattle to Victoria is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Seattle to Victoria, you can leave from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Fly from SEA to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in one seamless trip.
Reserve your Seattle to Victoria plane tickets with Alaska Airlines. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from SEA.
We make it a breeze to book a Seattle to Victoria flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
SEA is about 19 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Victoria, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA land on schedule 80% of the time.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Victoria. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Victoria and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is around 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. Check out your options for getting into town after your flight from Seattle to Victoria has arrived.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YWH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Seattle to Victoria:
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Victoria. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Victoria in March.
Before locking in your Seattle to Victoria tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Victoria in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Victoria right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Victoria:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are popular attractions which should be on any good Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Victoria, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to check off its top sights. From Stanley Park Seawall to Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 88 kilometres northeast of Victoria, Surrey is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.