Statistics on Atlanta-Seattle flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Seattle (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Seattle from Atlanta airport is $ 389 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 311 (in october) and $ 496 (in july), which is a saving of $ 79 or a surplus of $ 108 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $313 to $365 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Seattle before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Seattle plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Seattle from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 311, saving $ 79 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 389). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 496).
Flight Atlanta-Seattle: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 215 | $ 365 | fair price |
| February | $ 196 | $ 338 | good price |
| March | $ 286 | $ 416 | fair price |
| April | $ 298 | $ 393 | fair price |
| May | $ 330 | $ 412 | fair price |
| June | $ 392 | $ 490 | high price |
| July | $ 392 | $ 496 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 333 | $ 386 | fair price |
| September | $ 282 | $ 335 | good price |
| October | $ 229 | $ 311 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 215 | $ 323 | good price |
| December | $ 257 | $ 398 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Seattle
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Seattle range from $104 to $938. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $105 to $157), 1% at the maximum price (from $886 to $938). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $313 to $365 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Seattle flight
There are 7 companies that serve Atlanta from Seattle airport: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, United and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Atlanta->Seattle route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-Seattle flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 65 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Seattle flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $40. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seattle to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Seattle on a friday may cost you an additional $38.
Top prices Atlanta-Seattle
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Seattle | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 254 | direct flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 11-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 255 | direct flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 166 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 16-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 143 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 22-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 255 | direct flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 24-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 185 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 07-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 239 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 24-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 249 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 14-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 192 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Atlanta → Seattle | 24-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 191 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Seattle to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Seattle flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Seattle, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 276 $, which is a saving of 113 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (115 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Seattle flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 209) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 189 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 220), 3 to 4 months ($ 272) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 267 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 334), 3 to 4 months ($ 300) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 277 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 361), 2 to 3 months ($ 336), 4 to 5 months ($ 371), 8 to 9 months ($ 342) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 320 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 377), 3 to 4 months ($ 375), 4 to 5 months ($ 357), 7 to 8 months ($ 412), 9 to 10 months ($ 412) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 373 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 416), 4 to 5 months ($ 440), 5 to 6 months ($ 435), 9 to 10 months ($ 466) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 359 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 420), 3 to 4 months ($ 471), 5 to 6 months ($ 450), 6 to 7 months ($ 482), 9 to 10 months ($ 462), 10 to 11 months ($ 434) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 328 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 332), 3 to 4 months ($ 373), 4 to 5 months ($ 373), 6 to 7 months ($ 385) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 257 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 318), 3 to 4 months ($ 302) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 224 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 252), 4 to 5 months ($ 311) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 231 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 237) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 332), 2 to 3 months ($ 275) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Seattle are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Atlanta to Seattle: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 802 $776 to $827 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 412 $259 to $788 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 291 $143 to $579 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 290 $239 to $382 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 316 $191 to $481 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 354 $321 to $440 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 360 $271 to $441 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 381 $368 to $393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 393 $365 to $420 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 335 $335 to $335 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 329 $321 to $336 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Seattle. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!