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Flights from Seattle to Sydney
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Los Angeles, about 23h 01m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 06m
Seattle to Sydney at a glance
Fastest journey18h 06mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Seattle to Sydney
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SEA Tokyo (HND) SYD
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas
Fri17:00 SEA19:08 HND3h 07m connection22:15 HND10:01 SYDAll Nippon Airways + Qantas
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SEA Los Angeles (LAX) SYD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas
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SEA San Francisco (SFO) SYD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, United Airlines
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SEA Honolulu (HNL) SYD
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,470 km7,744 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +19hSydney vs Seattle
- Currency in Sydney
- AUD
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → SYD
Flights from Seattle to Sydney: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,470 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Sydney?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Sydney?
Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Seattle.
