Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle's timezone is UTC-8, making Seattle 19 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to SEA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and SEA:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight is $854. A round-trip fare is currently $1,364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to SEA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% of flights complete their journey on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
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Reserving your ride from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Seattle in March.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to explore Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are among its highlights.