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If you don't need too much room for your luggage, the light rail station is a good public transport option to get you from the airport into Seattle. Follow signs in the airport terminal for the light rail station; it's a 10–15min walk and will take you downtown in a time of approx. 35-40min. The price is approx. $3 (A$ 3.80) each for stops in Seattle's downtown area, where the light rail ends. If you've got a lot of luggage and you'd prefer a little more privacy on your journey, you can also take a taxi or use a ride-share app. It'll cost between $48–75 (A$ 60–100) for a taxi, depending on whether you land during peak hours, and around $30 (around A$ 38) for a ride-sharing service, depending on which one you use.

There are no direct routes between Brisbane and Seattle. However, there are a variety of airlines that carry this route with at least one stop. For example, Singapore Airlines has a fairly frequent route from Brisbane to Seattle with one stop in Singapore Changi (SIN), or you can fly with Eva Air and have one stop in Taipei (TPE). The more economical option is normally choosing a flight with two or more stops. For example, you can fly with a stop in Fiji (NAN) and another in Los Angeles (LAX) if you use a combination of airlines.

Flights from Brisbane to Seattle usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Seattle:

• Economy class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Brisbane to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 67% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 7% of one-stop connections

Vancouver Intl (YVR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Brisbane to Seattle route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,247 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,638, a difference of $390. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Lumen Field, Space Needle, and McCaw Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% below the route average of $1,468. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Seattle takes 0h 00m, covering 19,025 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,355 to $10,723. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Seattle are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,593, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 06m, compared to 19h 16m via San Francisco (SFO) and 20h 01m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Seattle is 17 hours behind Brisbane (Pacific Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Return flights from Brisbane to Seattle range from $1,246 to $1,687, with an average of $1,468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,246 counts as a good deal.