Travelling from Las Vegas to Seattle: what you need to know
Las Vegas's main airport is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Explore your departure options from this base when searching for flights from Las Vegas to Seattle.
Hop off the plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is the major gateway to Seattle.
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Las Vegas to Seattle flight.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Las Vegas.
The busiest route for flights from Las Vegas to Seattle is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Choose from 106 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from LAS to SEA is the 05:20 Spirit Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 22:10 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you don't miss your Las Vegas to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Peak months like October or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at security and check-in. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is wise.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Seattle
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Seattle is R 530. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap Las Vegas to Seattle flights, book your journey two months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on plane tickets from Las Vegas to Seattle. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You can catch a direct flight from Las Vegas to Seattle taking off from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Begin your journey at LAS and touch down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
These are some of the major carriers offering direct Las Vegas to Seattle plane tickets with departures from LAS:
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Las Vegas to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport):
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAS touch down on schedule 82.07% of the time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near SEA if you have a late flight from Las Vegas to Seattle. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead of your Las Vegas to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Once your flight from Las Vegas to Seattle has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Las Vegas to Seattle, tuck yourself in at a hotel near LKE. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Las Vegas to Seattle. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Las Vegas to Seattle ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Seattle
Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Seattle, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
Greyhound: Bus Station and LMN Architects are just two of the major attractions to add to your Seattle travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seattle. Around 241 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another favourite destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without seeing Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
