Seattle to Canberra (SEA–CBR) — 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 1 hub
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~17h 37m ASAYDE Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Canberra flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Canberra
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+17h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CBR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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 → CBR
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
CBR → 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
+17h
Canberra is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · CBR: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 11:00 AM (next day) in Canberra.
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–CBR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Canberra route.
Route details
Time difference+17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CBR
IATA / ICAOCBR / YSCB
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation1,886 ft / 575 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CBR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Canberra is 17 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.