Dallas-Fort Worth to Seattle (DFW–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DFW–SEA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,658 miles in approximately 3h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
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, 738, A21N | 4h08-4h23 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, HA, IB, JX, KE, QR | 62 | 739, 73J, 7M9, B39M | 4h25-4h32 | Oneworld | AY, DE, HA, IB, JX, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 14 | BCS1 | 4h23-4h24 | SkyTeam | KE | |
| KJ British Mediterranean Airways | 2 | 744 | 3h22-3h42 | – | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 374 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 22m | 3h 59m | 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, EVA Air, Delta Air Lines and British Mediterranean Airways. With 374 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to SEA ranges from 3 hours 22 minutes to 4 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,658 miles (2,668 km). There are approximately 374 weekly flights outbound and 361 return, totaling 735 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
121 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL) and Fort Worth (FTW).