Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is 9 hours 40 minutes.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-8, making Seattle ten hours behind Helsinki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Seattle (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HEL and SEA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
$722 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $920. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to SEA, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from HEL to SEA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart HEL arrive at their destination on time.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SEA if you're on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and discover more of Seattle and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Seattle. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to explore Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to SEA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another essential stop in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.




