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Flights from Sydney to Seattle

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Seattle. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Los Angeles, about 23h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 06m
SYDSEAICN

Sydney to Seattle at a glance

Fastest journey18h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Seattle

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SYD Seoul (ICN) SEA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 23m
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SYD Los Angeles (LAX) SEA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 30m
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3
SYD San Francisco (SFO) SEA
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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4
SYD Honolulu (HNL) SEA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 06m
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5
SYD Vancouver (YVR) SEA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Qantas · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~18h 23m
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SYD Manila (MNL) SEA
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 43m
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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 06mestimate
Time difference
-19hSeattle vs Sydney
Currency in Seattle
USD
Airports
SYD → SEA, BFI

Flights from Sydney to Seattle: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, 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 Sydney to Seattle?
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 Sydney and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Seattle?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Seattle?
Seattle is 19 hours behind Sydney.

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