Albany to Seattle (ALB–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MDW Chicago 7h 31m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 7h 32m AFAMDL AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 7h 47m UAWN 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 1m AA AAASAY Philadelphia (PHL) to Seattle flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 5m WN ASAYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 8h 6m AAACAS AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles 8h 28m EJASNUA ASAVAY Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
DCA Washington 8h 42m AAAS ASAYDL Washington (DCA) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 8h 43m G4WN ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 47m AFAMDL AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albany to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,349 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind

ALB–SEA had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,349 miles in 5h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ALB–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 100% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,261
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
ALB → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
73%
Return
SEA → ALB
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric ALB→SEA HPN→SEA
Distance from ALB 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,349 mi / 3,781 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m 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.

ALB–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,349 mi / 3,781 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,349 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ALB to SEA: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Albany.
Yes, return flights from SEA to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ALB to SEA

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ALB to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to SEA is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,349 miles (3,781 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include White Plains (HPN).