Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Australia from $547

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SEA — SYD
May 1 — May 81

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Australia?

To save up to 32% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 32 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Seattle to Australia from $1,239 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,310 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Australia?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Australia from Seattle. Users have commonly found prices around $1,495 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $837. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Australia (SEA - AU)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Seattle to Australia as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Seattle to Australia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Seattle and Australia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Seattle to Australia. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 8/118:20 amSEA - SYD
2 stops29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/259:10 amSYD - SEA
2 stops27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,095
Tue 5/78:40 amSEA - SYD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/149:15 amSYD - SEA
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,323

Cheap ANA flights from Seattle to Australia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Seattle and Australia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available ANA flights departing from Seattle and landing in Australia. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sun 5/54:40 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop33h 35mANA
Sun 5/198:55 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop34h 30mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,342
Tue 5/74:40 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop23h 45mANA
Tue 5/218:55 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop34h 30mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,343
Tue 5/74:40 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop23h 45mANA
Tue 5/2111:50 amSYD - SEA
2 stops26h 44mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,361
Sun 5/51:10 pmSEA - SYD
2 stops27h 15mANA
Sun 5/198:55 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop34h 30mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,435
Sun 5/51:10 pmSEA - SYD
2 stops27h 15mANA
Sun 5/198:55 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops41h 39mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,555
Mon 5/61:10 pmSEA - SYD
2 stops27h 15mANA
Thu 5/238:55 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop34h 30mANA
Deal found 4/25$2,153
Tue 10/224:40 pmSEA - CNS
1 stop20h 45mANA
Sat 10/2611:10 amCNS - SEA
2 stops44h 00mANA
Deal found 4/24$8,220
Mon 9/164:40 pmSEA - CNS
1 stop20h 45mANA
Tue 9/241:15 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops22h 11mANA
Deal found 4/25$12,926

Cheap Seattle to Australia flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Seattle to Australia specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Seattle to Australia in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 5/710:20 amSEA - SYD
2 stops40h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/149:40 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops43h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,066
Tue 5/2110:20 amSEA - SYD
2 stops40h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/289:40 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops41h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,144
Mon 5/207:40 amSEA - SYD
1 stop19h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/289:40 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops41h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,155
Wed 5/2210:20 amSEA - SYD
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/274:20 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,188
Mon 5/207:40 amSEA - SYD
1 stop19h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/289:40 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops41h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,233
Thu 5/2310:20 amSEA - SYD
2 stops40h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/309:40 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops41h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,263
Wed 5/83:55 pmSEA - SYD
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/131:15 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,268
Sun 5/1912:04 pmSEA - BNE
2 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/111:35 amBNE - SEA
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,268
Sun 5/55:59 pmSEA - MEL
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/121:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,289

Seattle to Australia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Seattle and Australia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Seattle to Australia in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 10/247:45 amSEA - SYD
1 stop18h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 11/79:40 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop18h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$939
Thu 8/228:45 amSEA - SYD
1 stop18h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/69:40 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$970
Thu 10/247:45 amSEA - SYD
1 stop18h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 11/79:40 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops20h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$988
Thu 6/278:58 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/84:20 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$990
Wed 6/510:30 amSEA - SYD
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/104:20 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$991
Thu 8/88:45 amSEA - SYD
1 stop18h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/19:40 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,002
Sun 9/2210:15 amSEA - PER
1 stop27h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/141:45 pmPER - SEA
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,004
Thu 6/278:58 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/44:20 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,009
Tue 6/410:30 amSEA - SYD
2 stops40h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/259:40 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop18h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,010

Seattle to Australia flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Seattle to Australia for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Seattle to Australia. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sun 5/55:59 pmSEA - MEL
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/121:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,289
Mon 5/65:59 pmSEA - SYD
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/211:15 pmSYD - SEA
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,330
Sun 5/54:40 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop33h 35mANA
Sun 5/198:55 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop34h 30mANA
Deal found 4/25$1,342
Sun 5/55:59 pmSEA - MEL
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/121:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,366
Sun 5/510:52 amSEA - MEL
2 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/121:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,370
Sun 5/55:59 pmSEA - MEL
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1211:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops36h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,395
Sat 5/47:40 amSEA - SYD
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/184:20 pmSYD - SEA
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,411
Sun 5/53:59 pmSEA - MEL
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1211:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops36h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,423
Sun 5/51:45 pmSEA - MEL
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/121:35 pmMEL - SEA
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,434

One-way flights to Australia from Seattle

Search for one-way flight options from Seattle to Australia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Seattle to Australia. Users can also find round-trip Seattle to Australia flights by using the search form above.
Fri 6/288:35 amSEA - SYD
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$547
Tue 7/308:45 amSEA - ADL
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$547
Fri 6/2810:30 amSEA - SYD
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$594
Fri 6/2810:30 amSEA - SYD
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$625
Mon 7/18:35 amSEA - SYD
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$667
Mon 7/110:30 amSEA - SYD
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$680
Wed 5/87:40 amSEA - SYD
1 stop19h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$695
Sun 10/136:00 pmSEA - SYD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$708
Mon 7/19:28 amSEA - SYD
2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$714

Find flights from Seattle to Australia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/22

1 stop18h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/6

1 stop17h 20m

$970

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 6/27

1 stop24h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/8

1 stop29h 40m

$990

Seattle/Tacoma IntlPerth

SEA - PER

SEAPER

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop27h 55m

Perth

Mon 10/14

1 stop34h 00m

$1,004

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop18h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/6

2 stops29h 30m

$1,091

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/11

2 stops29h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/25

2 stops27h 35m

$1,095

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops31h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/18

2 stops29h 49m

$1,118

Seattle/Tacoma IntlPerth

SEA - PER

SEAPER

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops43h 35m

Perth

Mon 10/7

1 stop28h 45m

$1,290

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/7

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/21

1 stop34h 30m

$1,343

Seattle/Tacoma IntlSydney Kingsford Smith

SEA - SYD

SEASYD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/26

1 stop19h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/21

1 stop26h 06m

$1,390

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Deals found on 4/25

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Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, ANA and Air Canada from Seattle to Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very good
77 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very good
77 reviews
8.7
Very good
77 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very good
1,188 reviews
8.7
Very good
77 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very good
948 reviews
8.7
Very good
77 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.4
Very good
601 reviews
8.7
Very good
77 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very good
1,483 reviews
8.7
Very good
77 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from Seattle, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 11.4 mi from the center of Seattle.

  • Can I find flights from Seattle to Australia for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Seattle to Australia for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Hawaiian Airlines for just $970, but on average you can expect to pay $1,026.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Seattle to Australia for under $1,300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Seattle to Australia within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Australia one-way?

    $695 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $757 and $774, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Seattle to Australia?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Seattle to Australia?

  • What does SEA to SYD mean?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is SEA and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is SYD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Brisbane Airport (BNE), Perth Airport (PER), Adelaide Airport (ADL), Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Australia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Seattle to Australia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Seattle to Australia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Seattle to Australia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Australia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Seattle to Australia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Seattle to Australia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Seattle to Australia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Seattle to Australia flight deals updated?

    The Seattle to Australia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Seattle to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$792Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$839Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,009Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,033Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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ANACheapest$1,136Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,232Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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