Albuquerque to Seattle (ABQ–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ABQ–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,179 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 21 | 73J, B39M | 3h06-3h21 | Oneworld | HA | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 7M9 | 3h18 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ABQ: MDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 5:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ABQ to SEA
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ABQ to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SEA ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes to 3 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.