Fly out from Seattle

[J&J 01375]

How early can we plan on flying out of Seattle? I know The airport is not close to the port, and we will need to factor morning Commute traffic. Flying back to FL, so mid afternoon departure is essentially a red-eye for us. 
 

thank you for your help. 

[CruiserBruce]

11:30 is the commonly recommended earliest flight.

[Ferry_Watcher]

@CruiserBruceis correct.  11:30 AM is the earliest recommended.  SeaTac gets very busy during the summer months. 

[cruisingrob21]

Yes, seatac is very busy in the summer, especially on Saturday and Sunday when there are 3 ships in town.  During the weekday, traffic can be pretty bad as well, but generally the airport is in the opposite direct of Seattle traffic.  However, Seattle's traffic is now a little bit of all directions most of the day in the last 10 years or so.

 

I would recommend TSA precheck if you can get it.

[Husky61]

We live near Seattle and fly out from there frequently.  We never have a problem with security at SeaTac because we have pre-check and "Clear".  The longest it has ever taken us is 7 minutes. Clear is a big plus.

[bonsai3s]

We were lucky and happy that "Luggage Valet" was available in Seattle...Ovation of the Seas cruise last year. Highly recommend it.

[Ferry_Watcher]

Yes, Port Valet is a free service provided by the Port of Seattle.

[bonsai3s]

3 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

Yes, Port Valet is a free service provided by the Port of Seattle.

Ferry_Watcher...just wanted to say "Thank you" for all your help.

We have enjoyed and learned so much from our cruises in an out of Seattle...and wouldn't be so brave without your invaluable tips.

[Ferry_Watcher]

22 minutes ago, bonsai3s said:

Ferry_Watcher...just wanted to say "Thank you" for all your help.

We have enjoyed and learned so much from our cruises in an out of Seattle...and wouldn't be so brave without your invaluable tips.

Thank you.  I am so honored.  :  )