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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 270
Typical prices: C$ 276-C$ 373
WestJet
Thu 10/9Thu 17/9
YVR - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 368
Typical prices: C$ 276-C$ 373
Air Canada
Wed 2/9Thu 3/9
YVR - SEA • Direct
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Alaska Main Cabin adds seat selection and changes for more flexible booking.
Qatar and KLM economy include a checked bag; Delta adds Wi-Fi for members.
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You can fly direct with Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, and Delta. Average duration is 1h 10m
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 193 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Seattle (YVR-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Seattle

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 40m1 stop Calgary
WestJet Logo
7:35 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
4h 40m1 stop Calgary
C$ 270WestJet
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 40m1 stop Calgary
WestJet Logo
10:30 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
6h 20m1 stop Calgary
C$ 279WestJet
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 40m1 stop Calgary
WestJet Logo
10:30 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
5h 25m1 stop Calgary
C$ 290WestJet
Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 40m1 stop Calgary
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Calgary
C$ 325Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
18h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Calgary
C$ 330Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Calgary
C$ 336Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep
Air Canada Logo
9:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
1h 05mdirect
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5:50 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
1h 10mdirect
C$ 368Air Canada
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Air Canada Logo
5:25 p.m. - 6:32 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
1h 07mdirect
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 12:04 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
1h 14mdirect
C$ 368Air Canada
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 7:05 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
0h 05mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:53 p.m. - 6:51 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
1h 58mdirect
C$ 422Alaska Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:05 a.m. - 9:12 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
1h 07mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:59 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
1h 00mdirect
C$ 424Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Seattle from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 361 and C$ 616 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 325 on Multiple Airlines (28 Sep–30 Sep).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Seattle?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Vancouver to Seattle, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Vancouver, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle is January, where tickets cost C$ 238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 398 and C$ 396 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 345 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Seattle

 
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Expert on YVR

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

C$ 159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Seattle flights

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver's downtown to YVR Airport?

    Vancouver Airport (YVR) can be reached in six different ways: by bus, metro, taxi, car, or town car. Without a car, the best method to travel from Vancouver to Vancouver Airport (YVR) is via bus and subway, which takes 18 minutes and costs about C$ 15. To get from downtown Vancouver to YVR Airport, you can also utilize Uber.

  • Can I reserve a room at a hotel that provides free shuttle service to and from SEA Airport?

    Several hotels close to SEA Airport offer free airport shuttle services for travelers arriving in Seattle from Vancouver. One hotel that provides free airport transportation to its guests from SEA Airport is the Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport, situated along International Blvd. Booking a room in this hotel will eliminate transportation expenses from SEA Airport.

  • Which airport do most travelers flying from Vancouver to Seattle prefer to leave from?

    The YVR Airport serves as the primary point of departure for the vast majority of passengers flying from Vancouver to Seattle. The majority of passengers opt to fly out of YVR due to its proximity to downtown Vancouver and ease of access to public transportation systems, despite the fact that other airports in the area, like Boundary Bay Airport, offer equivalent flights to Seattle from Vancouver.

  • Do Vancouver to Seattle flights offer any pet-friendly perks?

    The trip from Vancouver to Seattle should be confidently planned by pet owners. The YVR airport is pet-friendly, however, owners must keep their animals on leashes throughout their stay at YVR. There are pet relief areas on the airport's A/B, C, and D piers as well as at the South Terminal, accessible after security checks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle was C$ 159 for a one-way ticket and C$ 262 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Seattle?

    On your way to Seattle, you’ll fly out from Vancouver Intl. You’ll be landing at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Seattle?

    Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, and WestJet offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Seattle flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Seattle?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Seattle?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Seattle, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Seattle?

    There are direct flights from Vancouver to Seattle on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Seattle, Harbour Air Seaplanes or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Seattle are Harbour Air Seaplanes and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 304 and an overall rating of 9.2, Harbour Air Seaplanes is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 278 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Seattle

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 361 or less one-way and C$ 646 or less round-trip.
  • Consider flying on Delta Airlines if you are seeking a carrier that will make it enjoyable for your family members or kids when flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA). Your children will be able to stream live their favorite children's songs and TV shows, thanks to this airline's free inflight Wi-Fi.
  • After landing at SEA Airport, visitors who want a convenient method to see the city's diverse districts should consider renting their own cars. If you decide to rent a car from one of the on-site car rental companies at SEA, such as Budget car rentals or Enterprise Rent-A-Car, you won't have to worry about which bus route to follow while connecting to various locations in Seattle.
  • You ought to think about staying the night before your trip in a nearby hotel if you are planning on taking the earliest flight possible from YVR to Seattle. One of the closest hotels that ensure guests have faster access to YVR Airport is the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, located just 450 meters from the airport.
  • Travelers with limited mobility shouldn't be afraid when planning on flying from YVR - SEA because YVR Airport offers services that are ideal for their needs. All airlines that fly from YVR to SEA, like Delta and Alaska Airlines, have a dedicated team that offers specialized airport services to clients who are impaired, such as wheelchair transportation from cabs to aircraft.
  • Most business travelers flying from Vancouver to Seattle prefer using SEA Airport as their arrival airport. Despite having other nearby airports like Snohomish County Airport (PAE), most business travelers from Vancouver prefer landing at SEA due to its closeness to central Seattle, where more corporate headquarters or offices in Seattle are located.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Seattle?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
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Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Tuesday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines,Delta

Air Canada,Alaska Airlines, +1 more

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