Seattle, United States
routes rated likely or better
115 routes from SEA rated likely or better, on 5 airlines.
We track 527 routes from SEA: 6 very likely, 109 likely, 22 possible, 206 very unlikely and 184 not yet rated.
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Routes ranked by rating
| Route | Airline | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SEA → HNL Honolulu, Oahu, United States | Alaska Airlines | Very likely |
| SEA → OGG Kahului, United States | Alaska Airlines | Very likely |
| SEA → DOH Doha, Qatar |
| Very likely |
| SEA → DEN Denver, United States | United Airlines | Very likely |
| SEA → YYC Calgary, Canada | WestJet | Very likely |
| SEA → LAX Los Angeles, United States | Alaska Airlines | Likely |
| SEA → SAT San Antonio, United States | Alaska Airlines | Likely |
| SEA → DXB Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Emirates | Likely |
| SEA → IAH Houston, United States | United Airlines | Likely |
| SEA → YKM Yakima, United States | Alaska Airlines | Likely |
SEA → HNL · Honolulu, Oahu
1 terminal. 52.7M passengers annually.
Main Terminal — Concourse A
Delta Air LinesDelta ConnectionFrontier AirlinesSun Country Airlines
Main Terminal — Concourse B
Delta Air LinesDelta ConnectionUnited AirlinesUnited ExpressSouthwest Airlines
Main Terminal — Concourse C
Alaska AirlinesAlaska Horizon Air
Main Terminal — Concourse D
Alaska AirlinesHorizon AirAmerican AirlinesAmerican Eagle
North Satellite
Alaska AirlinesHorizon Air
South Satellite
Aer LingusAeromexicoAir CanadaAir Canada ExpressAir FranceAll Nippon AirwaysAsiana AirlinesBritish AirwaysCathay PacificChina AirlinesCondorEmiratesEVA AirFinnairHainan AirlinesHawaiian AirlinesIcelandairJapan AirlinesKorean AirLufthansaPhilippine AirlinesQatar AirwaysScandinavian AirlinesSingapore AirlinesStarlux AirlinesTurkish AirlinesVirgin AtlanticVolarisWestJetWestJet EncoreDelta Air Lines (select international)
11 lounges at this airport
The Club at SEA — Concourse A
Priority PassMain Terminal, Concourse A · Concourse A, near Gate A12, after security
The Club at SEA — South Satellite
Priority PassSouth Satellite · South Satellite, Mezzanine above Gate S10, after security
American Express Centurion Lounge — Central Terminal
Main Terminal, Central Terminal · Central Terminal Mezzanine above Evergreens, Pallino, Pei Wei, and Lucky Louie Fish Shack, after security
Alaska Lounge — Concourse C
Main Terminal, Concourse C · Concourse C, Mezzanine near Gate C16A, after security
Alaska Lounge — Concourse D
Main Terminal, Concourse D · Concourse D, near Gate D1, after security
Alaska Lounge — North Satellite (Flagship)
North Satellite · North Satellite, Mezzanine above Gates N13–N18, after security
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Parking options at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
| Zone | Type | Daily | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Parking — Drive-Up (Floors 1–3 and 5–8) 12,100-space parking structure — North America's largest parking garage under one roof. Floors 1–3 and 5–8 for General Parking (drive-up). Hourly rate $8/hr. Floor 4 (formerly Terminal Direct) discontinued for drive-up as of March 5, 2024 — reserved online only. EV charging stations available. Rates effective June 1, 2023 (include all taxes and fees). Direct covered walkway from Level 4 to airport terminal via mezzanine bridge. | On-site | $37 | Book parking → |
| Reserved Parking — Floor 4 (formerly Terminal Direct) Floor 4 only. Must be booked online in advance — drive-up access discontinued March 5, 2024. Closest parking to the terminal. Overstay hourly rate $10/hr (up to daily maximum). Prebook only. | On-site | $47 | Book parking → |
| Valet Parking Available at the airport garage. EV charging included. Contact Port of Seattle parking office on (206) 787-4069 for current rates and availability. | On-site | not confirmed | Book parking → |
All parking managed by Port of Seattle at portseattle.org/sea/parking. Prebook Floor 4 (Reserved) online — drive-up access discontinued. General parking rates include all taxes and fees (effective June 1, 2023). Maximum stay 30 days without special arrangement; for longer stays contact parking office at (206) 787-4069. Off-site lots on International Boulevard near the airport (including Park 'N Fly and SpotHero partners) available from approximately $10–20/day with free shuttles. During peak periods (summer, holidays) the parking structure has backed up causing delays — allow extra time or use Link Light Rail.
Transport options to and from Seattle
Bus
Journey time: 60–90 minutes to downtown Seattle (RapidRide A Line with transfer); 38 min via Link is faster
Fare: $2.75 (RapidRide A Line, ORCA card)
King County Metro RapidRide A Line runs along International Boulevard connecting SeaTac/Airport Station area to Tukwila International Boulevard Station and south to Burien. Sound Transit Route 574 provides service to Lakewood via Des Moines, Federal Way, and Tacoma. Sound Transit Route 560 serves West Seattle, White Center, Burien, Renton, and Bellevue. Bus stops accessible from the airport's landside (International Arrivals Level). Amtrak Cascades and Sounder commuter rail accessible at Tukwila Station approximately 5 miles east via RapidRide A Line (transfer).
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Journey time: approximately 38–40 minutes to Westlake Station (downtown Seattle)
Fare: $3.25 one-way adult (distance-based; fare from SEA to downtown)
Sound Transit Link Light Rail — 1 Line runs directly from SeaTac/Airport Station (lower level, connected to terminal via Level 4 parking garage walkway and mezzanine bridge) to downtown Seattle (Westlake Station, University Street Station) and north to Lynnwood City Center. Southbound service extends to Federal Way Downtown. Trains run every 10–15 minutes. Service hours 5:00am–1:00am daily. ORCA card or contactless bank card accepted; also Transit GO Ticket app.
taxi_rideshare
Journey time: 25–40 minutes to downtown Seattle in normal traffic; up to 60 minutes during rush hour on I-5
Fare: Rideshare (UberX/Lyft): approximately $35–55 to downtown Seattle. Taxi: approximately $45–65 to downtown Seattle.
Taxis (Teamsters Local 117 union drivers), Uber, Lyft, and Wingz available 24 hours. Taxi stands and rideshare pickup on the third floor of the main parking garage (Ground Transportation Level 3), accessible via elevators from baggage claim. Rideshare requires booking via app; pickup designated in the Transportation Network Company (TNC) area on Level 3.
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38–40 min by Link Light Rail; 25–40 min by rideshare/taxi (traffic dependent)
SEA is one of the most lounge-friendly airports in the US because it has a single security zone — every lounge is accessible from every gate. The new American Express Centurion Lounge in the Central Terminal (opened February 2025, 14,000 sq ft) is the best lounge at SEA and is reachable from any gate, making the Amex Platinum exceptionally powerful here. For Priority Pass holders, the South Satellite Club at SEA (above Gate S10) is significantly better than the Concourse A location — it has showers, more seating, better views, and longer hours (until 1:30am). If travelling on Alaska out of the North Satellite, the flagship Alaska Lounge (Mezzanine above Gates N13–N18) is exceptional — pancake machines, local beers on tap, and floor-to-ceiling airfield views. United Club holders note: United gates moved to Concourse B in 2025 but the United Club is still in Concourse A — allow 10 minutes extra to reach your gate.
SEA has six security checkpoints all located in the Main Terminal. All six offer CLEAR biometric prescreening, but TSA PreCheck is only available at two of them — check signage on arrival and choose a PreCheck-enabled lane to avoid queuing at a non-PreCheck checkpoint by mistake. SEA uses a virtual queuing system called SEA Spot Saver (available at the Port of Seattle website and app), which lets you book a security time slot during peak periods — strongly recommended during summer and holiday peaks when queues have historically stretched into the parking garage causing 60-90 minute waits. Once airside, all concourses and satellites connect via post-security walkways or the SEA Underground people mover, so you only need to clear security once to access any gate or lounge. The SEA Underground runs every 2–3 minutes and is the fastest way to reach the North Satellite (Alaska) and South Satellite (international).
All non-pre-cleared international arrivals — regardless of departure terminal — are processed at the International Arrivals Facility (IAF) on the southeast side of the main terminal. The IAF opened in 2022 and connects to the South Satellite via a 780-foot (240m) overhead bridge. Global Entry kiosks are available at the IAF and dramatically reduce CBP processing time — enrol in advance at cbp.gov. The CBP One mobile app (Mobile Passport Control) is also accepted. Some Canadian routes offer pre-clearance. If connecting from an international flight to a domestic onward flight, allow at least 60–90 minutes — after clearing customs you must recheck any bags, find the correct concourse, and may need to re-clear security.
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