Travelling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle: what you need to know
Around 4 hours 6 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located in Austin. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 2 hours behind Austin.
The most popular route is from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can choose from 49 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AUS to SEA is the 06:00 Alaska Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:26 with Alaska Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from AUS to Seattle. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like summer and spring break.
Nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle are available for booking. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is where you'll complete your journey.
Get on board with Delta. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle.
After booking your cheap tickets from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're flying within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're all set.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Austin, AUS can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 3 hours and 24 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Seattle
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle is $144. The cheapest price for a return flight is $277. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AUS to Seattle.
The cheapest month for tickets from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to SEA if you're catching a late flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. Once you've hopped off your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 11 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 23 minutes.
After your flight from AUS to Seattle, rest your head at a hotel near LKE. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle. July is the busiest month for a trip to Seattle. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from AUS to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
After booking your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Seattle, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are top attractions which should feature on every Seattle itinerary.
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