Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
London is eight hours ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SEA to STN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and STN include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport flight is $382. A round-trip ticket is currently $895. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to STN, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from SEA to STN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.
To reach Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a hotel near STN if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a London Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Stansted Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
London Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to London Stansted Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to STN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey about 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its top sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.