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Airlines
5×
Per week
₱26k
From (est.)
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Nonstop
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SEA · North America
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- USD
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- Low — mostly tourism / balikbayan
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Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 5× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Delta Air Lines
DL
- Frequency
- 5× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg
- OFW program
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Manila to Seattle Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Seattle Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Seattle (SEA) is a growing Pacific Northwest balikbayan corridor, flown nonstop by Philippine Airlines (now 5x weekly since Nov 2025) and Delta via Asia connections, with a 12.5-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 58,000-88,000, climbing during Pasko balikbayan season. The Pacific Northwest’s Fil-Am population — Beacon Hill, Tukwila, Kent — drives steady demand.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~12.5 hours nonstop, MNL to SEA.
- Carriers nonstop: Philippine Airlines (PR). Delta (DL) connects via NRT or ICN.
- Frequency: ~5 weekly nonstop (PAL upgraded Nov 2025).
- Travel profile: Balikbayan, healthcare workers (Swedish + Virginia Mason), Microsoft + Amazon tech workers.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are late January through March at September through early November, when fares dip to PHP 55,000-72,000 roundtrip. Avoid the Dec 1-Jan 8 Pasko balikbayan rush at June graduation season — fares spike past PHP 130,000. Pacific Northwest summer (Jul-Aug) is also a tourist peak. PAL’s 5x weekly schedule still has tighter inventory than LAX or SFO, so book 4-6 months ahead po. Tuesday and Wednesday departures save PHP 4,000-6,500. Delta’s NRT-tag option opens up cheaper inventory mid-week kapag flexible ka sa layover.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) — nonstop | Delta (DL) — via NRT/ICN |
|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 62,000-92,000 | PHP 58,000-85,000 |
| Base baggage economy | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Total travel time | 12.5h direct | 18-22h via tag |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~5 weekly nonstop | Multi-daily via hub |
| Balikbayan-friendly | High — Tagalog crew | Mid — premium service, English-only |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 55,000-72,000 (USD 980-1,285).
- Mid (May, late Oct): PHP 75,000-100,000 (USD 1,340-1,785).
- Peak (Dec 1-Jan 8, Jun-Aug summer): PHP 115,000-155,000 (USD 2,055-2,770).
Balikbayan-specific notes
Kabayan, the Pacific Northwest’s Fil-Am community is one of the fastest-growing on the West Coast, kasi healthcare hospitals (Swedish, Virginia Mason) at tech firms (Microsoft, Amazon) recruit heavily from the Philippines. PAL’s 2x23 kg economy allowance fits a balikbayan box; Premium Economy bumps to 2x32 kg, sulit kapag may pasalubong galore. SEA Airport has Link Light Rail direct sa downtown Seattle (~PHP 165 / USD 2.95, 40 min) — mas tipid kaysa $40+ Uber. South Seattle (Beacon Hill, Tukwila) at Kent Valley host the largest Fil-Am clusters, with Filipino markets and turo-turo restaurants along International Boulevard. Bring jacket — even summer, Seattle averages 22°C nights.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Seattle? Roughly PHP 58,000-88,000 (USD 1,035-1,570) off-peak; Pasko peak hits PHP 115,000-155,000.
May nonstop ba sa SEA? Yes — PAL 5x weekly nonstop (upgraded Nov 2025). Delta connects via NRT or ICN.
Saan ang Filipino community sa Seattle area? Beacon Hill, Tukwila, Kent — sizable Fil-Am base sa southern Seattle.
Kailan pinaka-mura? February-March at September-October. Iwasan ang Pasko at June reunions.
Related guides on this site
- Balikbayan flights from the Philippines →
- Flights to United States →
- Philippine Airlines carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.