Fort Lauderdale to Seattle (FXE–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FXE–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,707 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FXE→SEA | FLL→SEA | MIA→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FXE | – | 9 mi | 29 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 15 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 6h 8m | 6h 37m |
Travel Essentials
FXE: EDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
FXE–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FXE to SEA
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines.
FXE to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FXE to SEA ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,707 miles (4,357 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Fort Myers (RSW).