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How much do flights to Seattle cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £169 |
|---|---|
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £301 |
Cheapest round-trip | £359 |
Average round-trip | £388 |
Nonstop flights in May | £174 – £416 |
Getting from Seattle airport to the city center
Fastest option: Link Light Rail. Best value: Sound Transit buses and Link Light Rail.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | fare to downtown stations | every 6–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to downtown | |
45-70 min | varies by destination zone | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | Bellevue and Eastside | |
50-80 min | flat fare | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | local connections | |
25-50 min | metered; flat rate to downtown available | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-50 min | surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup locations | |
25-50 min | pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups and guaranteed pickup | |
25-50 min | per day; varies by vehicle and provider | 24/7 availability (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond Seattle |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Link Light Rail operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight, with extended hours on weekends.
- Taxis offer a flat rate of approximately $45 to downtown Seattle; metered fares may vary.
- Ride-hailing pickup is located on the 3rd floor of the parking garage.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Seattle
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Detroit to Seattle in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Seattle
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Seattle
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 7°C | 2°C |
| February | 8°C | 2°C |
| March | 10°C | 3°C |
| April | 13°C | 5°C |
| May | 18°C | 8°C |
| June | 21°C | 10°C |
| July | 25°C | 13°C |
| August | 25°C | 14°C |
| September | 22°C | 11°C |
| October | 15°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 2°C |
14 day forecast
Seattle travel tips
What is special about the Pike Place Market?
Pike Place Market is an iconic location in Seattle. For sure, you can buy there any stuff from farmers, taste specialty food, and enjoy local crafts. Besides, the Pike Place Market is involved in social activity and cares for members of low-income families, the homeless, and the disabled. It’s much more than just a market. It’s a real community, a city inside the city. Furthermore, the first Starbucks ever is located here. Attend the place and contribute to good business!
Where to taste the most excellent coffee in Seattle?
As Seattle is known for being the birthplace of Starbucks, here you’ll always be within arm’s reach from a good cup of coffee. Independent cafes or small coffee-to-go mini-chains serve delicious coffee. Some worth visiting spots are Caffe Vita, Victrola Coffee Roasters, and Milstead & Co. Come and stay!
Conquer the top of Mount Rainier, the second tallest peak in the USA
Mount Rainier is the second tallest mountain in the United States. It’s popular among tourists from Seattle because it can satisfy climbers of different levels and with different skills. Hiking trails go through unbelievable beauty. Choose mild seasons to conquer the top of Mount Rainier, and don’t forget to enjoy the way.
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