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

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AS491
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
PDT
9:55 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7646
FI Icelandair
73J
7:00 AM
PDT
9:55 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1388
AS Alaska
738
11:56 AM
PDT
2:51 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS703
AS Alaska
739
2:57 PM
PDT
5:47 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS463
AS Alaska
73J
3:23 PM
PDT
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS768
AS Alaska
73J
6:01 PM
PDT
8:52 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AS513
AS Alaska
73J
7:10 PM
PDT
10:03 PM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS529
AS Alaska
73H
7:10 PM
PDT
10:03 PM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS350
AS Alaska
73G
8:35 PM
PDT
11:23 PM+1
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS454
AS Alaska
73J
7:25 AM
MDT
10:03 AM
PDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1388
AS Alaska
738
8:21 AM
MDT
11:01 AM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS740
AS Alaska
7M9
10:56 AM
MDT
1:32 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AS529
AS Alaska
73J
11:15 AM
MDT
1:54 PM
PDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS703
AS Alaska
7M9
11:46 AM
MDT
2:29 PM
PDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS530
AS Alaska
73J
3:49 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AS573
AS Alaska
737
6:33 PM
MDT
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AS492
AS Alaska
739
7:24 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1415
AS Alaska
73J
7:25 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7647
FI Icelandair
73J
7:25 PM
MDT
9:59 PM
PDT
2h 34m
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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Burbank to Seattle
2 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 938 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

BUR–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 938 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUR–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 44 738, 739, 73G, 73H, 73J 1h50-2h55 100% Oneworld
FI Icelandair 7 73J 2h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS, FI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (44 flights/wk, 86%)
Unaffiliated: FI (7 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUR to SEA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUR to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,189
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
BUR → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
Return
SEA → BUR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUR delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Burbank

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric BUR→SEA LAX→SEA ONT→SEA
Distance from BUR 18 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 16 3
Weekly flights 51 329 62
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 9m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BUR with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Burbank.
BUR: PDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Burbank, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
938 mi / 1,509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 55m.
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.

BUR–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Burbank to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance938 mi / 1,509 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights51 out / 50 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: BUR
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUR to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 55m. The route covers 938 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Icelandair.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from BUR to SEA. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCR, ASE, ONT, YVR, LAX, HDN, BZN, BOI, JAC, EGE, ACV, BLI, HOU, STL, ABQ, IND, RDU, MCO, STS, HNL, HND, PHL, FLL, EWR, IAD, SLC, PDX, DFW, OAK, SMF, LAS, SJC, SFO, PHX, RNO, DEN, MDW, AUS, BNA, PSC, RDM, DAL, EUG, OKC and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Burbank.
Yes, return flights from SEA to BUR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, ONT and SNA. 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 BUR to SEA

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Icelandair. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BUR to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUR to SEA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,509 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CCR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT) and Santa Ana (SNA).