Austin to Seattle (AUS–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–SEA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,770 miles in approximately 4h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | 28 | 738, 73J | 4h28-4h30 | Oneworld | DE, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, SK, WS | 21 | 738, BCS3 | 4h19-4h31 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, SK, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 7M8, B38M | 4h20-4h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Austin
| Metric | AUS→SEA | GRK→SEA | SAT→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 161 | 1 | 32 |
| Flight time | 4h 27m | 3h 43m | 3h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to SEA
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 161 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to SEA is about 4 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,770 miles (2,848 km). There are approximately 161 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 287 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Portland and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (IAH).