Flying from Seattle to Victoria: what you need to know
Seattle has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Victoria departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is where you'll be landing in Victoria.
The average time for a direct Seattle to Victoria flight is 55 minutes.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, making Victoria one hour behind Seattle.
The busiest route for flights from Seattle to Victoria is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Choose from 22 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from SEA to YYJ is the 09:45 Alaska Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 21:58 with Alaska Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your Seattle to Victoria flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Victoria
To secure cheap Seattle to Victoria flights, book your trip three months before your planned departure.
June is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Seattle to Victoria. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Set out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Victoria. From SEA, you can fly directly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Lock in your Seattle to Victoria plane tickets with Alaska Airlines. This airline is a top choice for direct flights from SEA.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Seattle to Victoria flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Victoria, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Break up your Seattle to Victoria flight with a stop at Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). A major stopover between Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport and Victoria, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
LKE is about 2 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to Victoria, stay in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Victoria, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Once your flight from Seattle to Victoria has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 10 minutes.
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, visit Victoria in February.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your Seattle to Victoria ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from Seattle to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are highlights which should feature on every Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without visiting Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
