Flying from Bangkok to Seattle: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when searching for a flight from Bangkok to Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are Seattle's major gateways.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to Seattle, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You will need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Thailand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Bangkok to Seattle, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Bangkok to Seattle departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok to Seattle or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Seattle with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Seattle are:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour and 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Seattle:
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes about 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Seattle. Book one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bangkok to Seattle, allow for a drive time of approximately 11 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the trip to take about 23 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable stays where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LKE. Settle in after your flight from Bangkok to Seattle at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Seattle
R 7,314 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Seattle. Return flights start at R 11,179. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from Bangkok to Seattle. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your ticket from Bangkok to Seattle.
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Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Seattle. To avoid the crowds, visit Seattle in May.
Lock in your flight from Bangkok to Seattle for August if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Seattle, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are attractions you won't want to skip in Seattle.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
Browse our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Bangkok to Seattle. Whether you're after an SUV, a compact ride or something that makes a statement, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
