Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 18 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you get on your SEA to SYD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and SYD:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
P22,203 is currently the best price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from P48,597. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to SYD if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SEA:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Sydney. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.