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

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AS517
AS Alaska
12:09 AM
MST
2:50 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS326
AS Alaska
12:18 AM
MST
2:44 AM
MDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS330
AS Alaska
739
1:57 PM
MST
4:19 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4751
HA Hawaiian
7M9
4:49 PM
MST
7:10 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS327
AS Alaska
73H
9:09 AM
MDT
1:03 PM
MST
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albuquerque to Seattle
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,179 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

ABQ–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,179 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 9 739 1h26-3h22 100% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 7M9 3h21 100%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: HA (7 flights/wk, 44%)
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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,449
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
93%
Return
SEA → ABQ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
33%
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 ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 3h 22m.
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 time1h 26m to 3h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 7 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
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 approximately 1h 26m to 3h 22m. The route covers 1,179 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to SEA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, RNO, MRY, ELP, PSP, FAT, SJC, YYC, EGE, SNA, HOU, ICT, OKC, IND, BWI, DFW, IAH, IAD, ATL, SAN, DEN, LAX, SLC, LAS, AUS, PHX, PDX, SFO, BUR, ORD, OAK, DAL, MCI, MCO, BNA, MSP and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 1 hour ahead of 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 Hawaiian Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SEA ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.