Dallas-Fort Worth to Seattle (DFW–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.
DFW–SEA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,658 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 67 | 321, 32Q, A21N | 4h08-4h25 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, HA, IB, JX, KE, QR | 56 | 738, 739, 73J, 7M9, B39M | 4h17-4h22 | Oneworld | AY, DE, HA, IB, JX, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, SK | 15 | 223, BCS3 | 4h09-4h20 | SkyTeam | KE, SK | |
| BR EVA Air | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→SEA | DAL→SEA | FTW→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 347 | 13 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 10m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to SEA
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and EVA Air. With 347 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to SEA is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,658 miles (2,668 km). There are approximately 347 weekly flights outbound and 318 return, totaling 665 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Salt Lake City and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).