Flying from Seattle to Santorini International Airport (JTR): What you need to know
Seattle is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Santorini International Airport (JTR) heading out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
The timezone in Santorini (Thira) is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Santorini International Airport is located in Santorini (Thira).
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to JTR, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to JTR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Santorini International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to JTR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Santorini International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near JTR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro to explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Santorini International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
$614 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Santorini International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,513. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to JTR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Santorini International Airport (JTR). Plan your visit to Santorini (Thira) in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Santorini (Thira) is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Seattle to JTR flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 10ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Santorini International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santorini (Thira)
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Santorini International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santorini (Thira):
There are loads of terrific things to do in Santorini (Thira) when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Santorini caldera followed by Sunset Oia and Views of Santorini and Caldera.
Explore more of Greece
Santorini (Thira) has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira), a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Have time for another stop? Set out for Acharnes. It's roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira) and boasts highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.