Seattle to Adelaide (SEA–ADL) — 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 5 hubs
DOH Doha 29h 57m MHQRWB WB Doha (DOH) to Adelaide flights
DXB Dubai 34h 20m EK EK Dubai (DXB) to Adelaide flights
SIN Singapore 36h 56m SQ AILXSK Singapore (SIN) to Adelaide flights
SFO San Francisco ~20h 12m AFAMAS San Francisco (SFO) to Adelaide flights
HKG Hong Kong ~23h 50m CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Adelaide flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Adelaide
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+16.5h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
209
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → ADL
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
ADL → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16.5h
Adelaide is 16.5 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 10.5:00 AM (next day) in Adelaide.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Adelaide route.
Route details
Time difference+16.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to ADL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Dubai and Singapore Changi.
Adelaide is 16.5 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 Hamad, Dubai and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.