Are direct flights from Melbourne to Seattle always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Melbourne to Seattle flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Melbourne to Seattle flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes or making changes to your reservation. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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MEL - Seattle
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A$1,867
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Melbourne to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

For those seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Seattle, the data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $558. Other cost-effective options include May, where median fares are around $704, and October, with a median of $712. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Seattle typically range from $1233–$1986, with a median price of $1585. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 27% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that opportunities for savings do arise regularly.

When flying from Melbourne to Seattle, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Seattle, including connections, takes approximately 32h 27m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and accounts for the necessary stopovers between the two cities. Given the distance, it is common for flights to involve extended travel times.

The distance between Melbourne and Seattle is approximately 13,174 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often requires one or more connections due to the significant distance covered.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Seattle

Regular price: A$1,628 - A$2,434

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Seattle is between 1,628 AUD and 2,434 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,331 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now A$1,331

Low A$1,628

High A$2,434

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Seattle is August, with a median price of $558. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2098. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$558

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,098

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Qatar Airways

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

2GO

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Seattle

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,244

A$1,792

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,540

A$1,792

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,246

A$1,792

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

Japan Airlines

A$2,405

A$2,221

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

Qatar Airways

A$2,244

A$2,287

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,034

A$1,893

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

A$2,559 → A$1,789

30%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

A$2,387 → A$1,659

30%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$2,581 → A$1,891

27%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$2,341 → A$1,676

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

Melbourne - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Seattle are near the typical level, with 27% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Seattle, with a median price of $558.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 32h 27m connecting

Flights from Melbourne to Seattle are typically connecting, with a median duration of 32h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $1331

A recent deal from Melbourne to Seattle was found on Fiji Airways for $1331 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Seattle appear regularly, with 27% considered good prices.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Seattle.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,445

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,447

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a practical alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,700

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

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Best Elite deals to Seattle

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MEL

Elite

Nov 16

Seattle, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,956

$2,943

Save $13

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 09

Seattle, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,953

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 14

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,989

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 02

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,153

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 08

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,389

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 23

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,409

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 20

Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,465

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 14

Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,999

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 18

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,465

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 22

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,583

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 27

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,743

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 27

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,743

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

To find potentially cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer a more economical option.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings can sometimes yield better results than weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While it may add to your ground travel, the overall cost could potentially be lower. Always consider the total travel time and cost when including other airports.

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Melbourne to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Seattle

Regular price: A$1,628 - A$2,434

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Seattle is between 1,628 AUD and 2,434 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1,331 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now A$1,331

Low A$1,628

High A$2,434

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$558

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,098

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Qatar Airways

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

2GO

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Seattle

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,244

A$1,792

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,540

A$1,792

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,246

A$1,792

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

Japan Airlines

A$2,405

A$2,221

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

Qatar Airways

A$2,244

A$2,287

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Seattle

Melbourne (MEL) - Seattle (SEA)

2GO

A$2,034

A$1,893

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

A$2,559 → A$1,789

30%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

A$2,387 → A$1,659

30%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$2,581 → A$1,891

27%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

A$2,341 → A$1,676

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

Melbourne - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Seattle are near the typical level, with 27% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Seattle, with a median price of $558.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 32h 27m connecting

Flights from Melbourne to Seattle are typically connecting, with a median duration of 32h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $1331

A recent deal from Melbourne to Seattle was found on Fiji Airways for $1331 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Seattle appear regularly, with 27% considered good prices.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Seattle.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~A$1,445

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,447

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a practical alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,700

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Melbourne to Seattle.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MEL

Elite

Nov 16

Seattle, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,956

$2,943

Save $13

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 09

Seattle, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,953

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 14

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,989

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 02

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,153

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 08

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,389

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 23

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,409

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 20

Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,465

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 14

Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,999

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 18

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,465

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 22

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,583

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 27

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,743

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 27

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,743

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Seattle

Melbourne to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

Direct flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Seattle

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

Melbourne - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 32h 27m connecting

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $1331

Deals appear regularly for this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Nov 16

Nov 09

Nov 14

Feb 02

Feb 08

Jan 23

Oct 20

Sep 14

Nov 18

Nov 22

Oct 27

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Seattle?

When should I book flights from Melbourne to Seattle?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Melbourne to Seattle?

Are direct flights from Melbourne to Seattle always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Melbourne to Seattle flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Melbourne to Seattle flights?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Seattle from other cities

Melbourne to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

Direct flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Seattle

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Seattle

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Seattle

Melbourne - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 32h 27m connecting

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal for $1331

Deals appear regularly for this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Nov 16

Nov 09

Nov 14

Feb 02

Feb 08

Jan 23

Oct 20

Sep 14

Nov 18

Nov 22

Oct 27

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Seattle?

When should I book flights from Melbourne to Seattle?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Melbourne to Seattle?