Coffee culture, snowy volcanoes on the skyline and the Pacific Northwest on your doorstep.
Virgin Atlantic flies non-stop from London Heathrow to Seattle from £414 return. The flight takes about 10 hours, and the price holds from November through to March.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Heathrow, United Kingdom
- To: Seattle, United States
- Airline: Virgin Atlantic
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £414–£425 return
- When: November 2026 - March 2027
Example dates:
16/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
03/02/2027 - 10/02/2027
13/01/2027 - 20/01/2027
03/03/2027 - 10/03/2027
The Economy Light fare includes hand luggage only. You need an ESTA to enter the US.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Seattle, a pint of local IPA is about £6, a coffee at an independent roaster £3.50 and a bowl of clam chowder at Pike Place Market around £9. The light rail from the airport to downtown costs about £2.50.
☀️ The Weather
Seattle winters are mild and grey. Expect highs of 8-10°C, nights around 3-4°C and frequent drizzle rather than heavy rain. Snow is rare in the city, but the mountains an hour away get plenty.
🏨 Where to Stay
Downtown and Belltown keep you close to everything.
Green Tortoise Hostel · 8.7/10 · From £71/night
A famous backpacker hostel right opposite Pike Place Market.
The State Hotel · 8.8/10 · From £200/night
A stylish hotel a block from Pike Place, with murals and a great ground-floor restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle · 8.0/10 · From £412/night
Waterfront views over Elliott Bay and a heated outdoor infinity pool.
🎯 What to Do
Seattle is coffee, music and nature at the city limits.
Pike Place Market: Fish throwers, the original Starbucks and the best clam chowder in town.
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden: The city's icon, next to a dazzling glass art museum.
Museum of Pop Culture: A Frank Gehry building dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and sci-fi.
Ferry to Bainbridge Island: A 35-minute crossing with views of the skyline and Mount Rainier.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Seattle is the gateway to the Pacific Northwest.
Vancouver: Mountains, sea and great food, about 3h30 by train or 1 hour by air. Search flights
Mount Rainier National Park: Glaciers and snowshoe trails, about 2 hours by road.
Portland: Food trucks, breweries and bookshops, about 3h30 by train.
From £414 return, non-stop to Seattle. A long weekend of coffee and mountains, all winter long.
Get every flight deal we find, on your favourite app.
Pick how you want to hear from us — or all three. Free, no spam.
