Travelling from Bangkok to Seattle: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when planning your flight from Bangkok to Seattle.
Arrive in Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Seattle is 14 hours behind Bangkok and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Bangkok to Seattle flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Seattle
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Bangkok to Seattle flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Bangkok to Seattle.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it easy to find a Bangkok to Seattle flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Seattle, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Bangkok to Seattle flight, here's where you can stop when departing from Don Mueang International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
DMK is about 23 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Bangkok to Seattle? Unwind in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
Book a hotel close to SEA if you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Seattle. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and find adventure across Seattle and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your Bangkok to Seattle flight.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
As soon as your flight from Bangkok to Seattle has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Seattle is roughly 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near LKE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Bangkok to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
May is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Seattle, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Seattle based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Bangkok to Seattle tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Seattle right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Seattle:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are leading attractions which should feature on any good Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Seattle has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No trip is complete without a visit to Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.