Fort Lauderdale to Seattle (FLL–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,714 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M9 | 6h15-6h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | A21N | 6h46 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→SEA | MIA→SEA | RSW→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 48 | 4 |
| Flight time | 6h 15m | 5h 52m | 5h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · SEA: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
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.
FLL–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to SEA
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FLL to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to SEA ranges from 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,714 miles (4,368 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and Fort Myers (RSW).