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Among airlines operating Honolulu to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Seattle. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Honolulu to Seattle.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $569 return via Kahului (OGG), compared with $813 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$126 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• San Francisco (SFO) – 75% of one-stop connections
• San Jose (SJC) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) – 4% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Honolulu to Seattle route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $768 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $913, a difference of $145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Seattle flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 37%, Morning flights for 26%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Seattle:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:52
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:51.

The flight takes about 5h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of $799. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Honolulu to Seattle takes 5h 52m, covering 6,928 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $528 to $3,247. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $302, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 13m, compared to 8h 14m via Kona Intl (KOA) and 8h 32m via Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Seattle is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian 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 Honolulu to Seattle range from $640 to $962, with an average of $799 over the past 12 months. Anything below $640 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Honolulu to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.