Albuquerque to Seattle (ABQ–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,179 mi airlines charter/private 36/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 17m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS1529
AS Alaska
739
6:00 AM
MDT
8:10 AM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2977+1
QR Qatar
739
6:30 AM
MDT
8:48 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL6341+1
JL Japan
738
7:00 AM
MDT
9:18 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3911
DL Delta
E75L
1:45 PM
MDT TM
4:12 PM
PDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2003
QR Qatar
7M8
2:43 PM
MDT
4:55 PM
PDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS330+1
AS Alaska
7M8
2:43 PM
MDT
4:55 PM
PDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3911
DL Delta
E75L
8:30 AM
PDT TA
12:48 PM
MDT
3h 18m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS327+1
AS Alaska
7M8
9:45 AM
PDT
1:55 PM
MDT
3h 10m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1526+1
AS Alaska
7M9
7:49 PM
PDT
11:31 PM
MDT
2h 42m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY2505cs
AY Finnair
7M9
7:55 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
MDT
3h 4m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL6340+1
JL Japan
73J
7:58 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
MDT
3h 1m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 3m AFDLVS AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 7m WN AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 5h 11m ACCMUA 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 12m AAASPD AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
OAK Oakland 5h 20m WN ASAYBA Oakland (OAK) to Seattle flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 41m ACEJANH AFAMAS San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 45m AAAFAM AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
SAN San Diego 5h 49m WN AFASAY San Diego (SAN) to Seattle flights
PDX Portland 5h 54m AS AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Seattle flights
DAL Dallas 6h 55m SCMWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albuquerque to Seattle
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,179 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind

ABQ–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,179 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JL, QR 14 739, 7M8 3h10-3h12 100% Oneworld HA, JL, QR
DL Delta Air Lines 5 E75L 3h27 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – JL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS, QR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 74%)
SkyTeam: DL (5 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to SEA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,730
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Seattle is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 5:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

ABQ–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,179 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ABQ to SEA: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Denver.
Seattle is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from SEA to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to SEA

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABQ to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SEA is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.