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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Seattle
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 5 mi 2h nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

BFI–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFI–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 2h Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BFI to SEA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
309
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
BFI → SEA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
SEA → BFI
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric BFI→SEA TIW→SEA BLI→SEA
Distance from BFI 22 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 44
Flight time 2h 0h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seattle is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
BFI: MDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
5 mi / 9 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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.

BFI–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance5 mi / 9 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 5 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BFI to SEA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YKM, PDX, YVR, PSC, GEG, RNO, SUN, SBA, BZN, MRY, OAK, SLC, JAC, SJC, SFO, SAN, LAS, SNA, PSP, LAX, MSP, TUS, DEN, ANC, DAL, PVR, ORD, DFW, YYZ, CLT, BWI, DCA, BOS, MIA, DUB, HND, PHX and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include TIW, BLI and YYJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BFI to SEA

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BFI to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to SEA ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5 miles (9 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YYJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tacoma (TIW), Bellingham (BLI) and Victoria (YYJ).