Detroit to Seattle (DTW–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,922 miles in approximately 4h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS | 36 | 32Q, 739, 753 | 4h38-5h01 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JL | 21 | 739, 73J | 4h55-5h01 | Oneworld | HA, JL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SEA | CLE→SEA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 38m | 5h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
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.
DTW–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to SEA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SEA ranges from 4 hours 38 minutes to 5 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,922 miles (3,093 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 198 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RFD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).