Great Falls to Seattle (GTF–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GTF–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 511 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E75 | 1h53 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | E75 | 1h53 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Great Falls
| Metric | GTF→SEA | HLN→SEA | BZN→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GTF | – | 67 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 7 | 77 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 50m | 1h 6m |
Travel Essentials
GTF: MDT · SEA: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 6:00 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.
GTF–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GTF to SEA
Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GTF to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GTF to SEA ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 511 miles (822 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BOI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Helena (HLN), Bozeman (BZN) and Missoula (MSO).