The average price of a 7-day trip to SeaTac is $1,748 for a solo traveler, $3,139 for a couple, and $5,886 for a family of 4. SeaTac hotels range from $61 to $289 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are between $774 and $1,260 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $3,954 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $109 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit SeaTac, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SEA and stay in a SeaTac hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in SeaTac is usually mid to late September.
Average SeaTac Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit SeaTac for a week is $1,313-$2,581($188-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,008 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit SeaTac for a week is $2,766-$4,856($395-$694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,016 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit SeaTac for a week is $4,238-$8,512($605-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,032 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to SeaTac
How cheap can you make a vacation to SeaTac? The cheapest trip to SeaTac is about $131 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit SeaTac for a week is $914-$2,064($131-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,008 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit SeaTac for a week is $1,534-$3,408($219-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,016 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit SeaTac for a week is $3,068-$6,456($438-$922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,032 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to SeaTac cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury SeaTac Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in SeaTac.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit SeaTac for a week is $2,742-$10,230($392-$1,461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $218 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $3,004 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit SeaTac for a week is $4,530-$14,760($647-$2,109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $436 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $6,008 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit SeaTac for a week is $9,060-$26,100($1,294-$3,729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $872 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,576 to $12,016 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
SeaTac Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in SeaTac is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in SeaTac due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
SeaTac Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on SeaTac hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in SeaTac.
Flight Costs to SeaTac
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,260 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For SeaTac our data includes 1,135 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to SeaTac from an airport like Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN) in Kano (Nigeria) for an average $7,435 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (PSC) in Pasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In SeaTac, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $486, so you can easily save about 63% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around SeaTac can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $721 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.