Melbourne to Seattle (MEL–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 14h 10m CM → ASJLQR St Louis (STL) to Seattle flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 18m LXUAVA → AFAMAS San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 1m ASAVDL → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
NRT Narita 20h 11m AYFJJL → ASJLMH Narita (NRT) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 21h 22m QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 22h 57m HOMUQF → CKDL Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seattle flights
TPE Taoyuan 25h 5m CI → BRCIDL Taoyuan (TPE) to Seattle flights
SIN Singapore 26h 15m 6EA3AI → SQ Singapore (SIN) to Seattle flights
HKG Hong Kong 27h 55m AYBACX → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 28h 32m 5JPR → PR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Melbourne to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-17h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MEL and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
AMS ~13h 29m STL ~14h 10m SFO ~17h 18m LAX ~18h 1m NRT ~20h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
897
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEL → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
SEA → MEL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-17h
Seattle is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 1:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MEL–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Seattle is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.