Sioux Falls to Seattle (FSD–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FSD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FSD and SEA. Nearest airports to FSD with scheduled service: Eppley Airfield (OMA, 163 mi) · Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP, 196 mi) · Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX, 84 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 42m CMF9UA → 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 58m AA → AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 20m AAG3QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 30m AAASCM → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 45m AMDLKE → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 44m G4 → AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 14h 33m G4 → ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FSD and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps FSD Routes SEA Routes FSD Live Flights SEA Live Flights FSD Delays SEA Delays
All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Sioux Falls flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DEN ~5h 42m MSP ~5h 45m PHX ~6h 58m DFW ~7h 20m ORD ~7h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FSD → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
SEA → FSD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric FSD→SEA OMA→SEA MSP→SEA
Distance from FSD – 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 14
Weekly flights – 24 174
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Seattle flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FSD–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSD to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Sioux Falls.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).