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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
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.
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SYD Seoul (ICN) SEA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
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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
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SYD San Francisco (SFO) SEA
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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SYD Honolulu (HNL) SEA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines
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SYD Manila (MNL) SEA
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
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.





