How to get from Edinburgh to Seattle

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Reykjavik: about 13h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London and Helsinki. Two tickets from $549.

Flights from Edinburgh to Seattle

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Reykjavik
13h 30m
two tickets, via Copenhagen
$549
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,467 mi (7,189 km)
fastest
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
13h 30m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Reykjavik flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
14h 30m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Copenhagen flight 1h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to Seattle flight 9h 40m
two ticketsfrom $549
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
14h 43m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Amsterdam flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Seattle flight 10h 13m
two ticketsfrom $646
Via London
14h 45m
with the connection
Edinburgh to London flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Seattle: London Heathrow.
London to Seattle flight 10h 10m
two ticketsfrom $577
Via Helsinki
Finland
15h 15m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Helsinki flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Helsinki to Seattle flight 9h 40m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Seattle

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +17° to +25° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, with 17 rainy days.

Jan
+8° +2° 16 days
Feb
+8° +2° 14 days
Mar
+11° +4° 15 days
Apr
+13° +6° 14 days
May
+17° +9° 11 days
Jun
+21° +12° 7 days
Jul
+25° +15° 1 days
Aug
+25° +15° 6 days
Sep
+21° +13° 7 days
Oct
+15° +9° 14 days
Nov
+10° +5° 17 days
Dec
+8° +4° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Seattle?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Reykjavik.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to Seattle?
Via Reykjavik: 2h 30m to the connection, 8h after it, about 13h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to Seattle with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Copenhagen from $549. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Edinburgh and Seattle?
Reykjavik (13h 30m total), Copenhagen (14h 30m total), Amsterdam (14h 43m total), London (14h 45m total) and Helsinki (15h 15m total).
How far is Seattle from Edinburgh?
4,467 mi (7,189 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.