Fort Worth to Seattle (FTW–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HA Hawaiian
789
4:09 PM
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6:17 PM
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2h 8m
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AS Alaska
789
4:17 PM
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6:00 PM
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Fort Worth to Seattle
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,649 mi 1h 43m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

FTW–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,649 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore FTW Routes SEA Routes FTW Live Flights SEA Live Flights SEA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FTW–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 789 1h43 – Oneworld –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 1 789 2h08 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AS, HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FTW to SEA direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SAT ~4h 46m DAL ~5h 8m ASE ~5h 13m OMA ~5h 46m LAS ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
FTW → SEA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
SEA → FTW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric FTW→SEA DFW→SEA DAL→SEA
Distance from FTW – 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 1
Weekly flights 2 216 14
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 53m 2h 16m
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights · Dallas (DAL) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seattle is 0 hours the same as Fort Worth.
FTW: MDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 2h 8m.
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

FTW–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time1h 43m to 2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 2h 8m. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FTW to SEA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, DAL, ASE, OMA, LAS, PHX, SLC, SNA, MDW, AUS, CVG, ORD, SJD, TPA, IAD, EWR, MSP, HOU, BNA and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SEA to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and DAL. 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.

Flights from FTW to SEA

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FTW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to SEA ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).