Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is nine hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SEA to GVA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SEA and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport flight is $475. A return fare is currently $1,012. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to GVA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEA to GVA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SEA:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Geneva Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Geneva and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneva Airport, Geneva is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Geneva in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to GVA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its top sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Basel is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without dropping by Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.