Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
2 hours 2 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Seattle is 1 hour behind Edmonton and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are 22 flights from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you'd like to be on board early, select the 08:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight from YEG to SEA is 18:30 with Alaska Airlines.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Reserve a hotel near SEA if you're taking a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Edmonton International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near YEG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
More about Seattle
As soon as you've booked your flights from YEG to SEA, you'll want to find a hotel in Seattle. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Picardo Farm P-Patch Community Garden, Elliott Bay Waterfront and LMN Architects are highlights which should be on every Seattle itinerary.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
Complete your Seattle trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Seattle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is $154. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $263. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from YEG to SEA by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from YEG to SEA. You don't need to check every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to visit Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YEG to SEA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.