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

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1,668 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN173
WN Southwest
73H
7:30 AM
MDT T1
9:50 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN978
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 AM
MDT T1
11:20 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3389
WN Southwest
7M8
2:05 PM
MDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3320
WN Southwest
7S7
3:59 PM
MDT
9:33 PM
MDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to Seattle
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,668 mi 4h 20m nonstop 77 1-stop hubs

DAL–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,668 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H 4h20 80%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, DAL to SEA direction.
Mon
2
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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,135
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
DAL → SEA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
57%
Return
SEA → DAL
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric DAL→SEA DFW→SEA FTW→SEA
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 2
Weekly flights 14 216 2
Flight time 4h 20m 1h 53m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
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.

DAL–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DAL to SEA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, FAR, BFI, SBA, SUN, FCA, IDA, EGE, BZN, HRL, YVR, HOU, STS, PSP, MRY, MEM, JAC, PIT, SJD, YYZ, GDL, CLE, PVR, IAD, HDN, SJO, CHS, ELP, OMA, CUN, LIR, COS, SAT, SFO, RNO, PDX, LIH, MIA, PHL, ABQ, ORD, MSY, SLC, MCI, ATL, LAS, DEN, MDW, AUS, LAX, OAK, PHX, IND, MCO, SJC, SAN, SMF, BNA, RDU, OKC, TPA, SNA, BWI, HND, ONT, STL, BUR, MSP, TUS, FLL, DCA, RSW, CMH, BOS, CLT, MKE and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SEA to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and FTW. 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 DAL to SEA

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to SEA ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,685 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Worth (FTW).