Cheap flights from Washington (WAS) to Seattle (SEA)

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is a very accessible airport, with rail, bus, taxi and airport shuttle transportation available to bring you to the terminal from throughout the city. The closest major freeways are Interstate 395 and George Washington Memorial Parkway.

The flight time to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a little over five hours nonstop, and there are plenty of options to get to where you need to go, including courtesy and shared shuttles and vans, public transit, taxis and car rentals.

Attractions and tips

Capitol Hill is home to the Seattle Asian Art Museum, and more art can be found at Frye Museum, which has international paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The city is surrounded on one side by the Cascade Mountains, making it a rock climber’s paradise. There is enough flat land and water there for hikers and canoeists, too. Emerald City is a popular and vibrant area with Old West saloons and an array of stores and markets.

Seattle is known for its rainfall, so bring an umbrella regardless of when you visit the city. Business travelers tend to stay downtown, the Belltown neighborhood offers budget-friendly options for those looking to check out Seattle’s club scene, and family’s will do well in Queen Anne.