Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 13 minutes. The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, making it 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport start from 07:00 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The latest flight is the 20:11 option with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can choose from 10 weekly services between ABQ and SEA.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ABQ and SEA are:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
$70 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Return flights start from $145. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABQ to SEA.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from ABQ to SEA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Located around 9 miles from central Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Sunport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 54 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ABQ? If you've booked an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SEA:
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 14 miles from the center of Seattle. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Seattle in May.
Lock in your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 82ºF.
February has average temperatures of between 30ºF and 52ºF. Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to SEA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Seattle right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from ABQ to SEA:
Picardo Farm P-Patch Community Garden and Elliott Bay Waterfront are a couple of top attractions to add to your Seattle to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to LMN Architects.
Complete your Seattle trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Seattle escape.
