Houston to Seattle (HOU–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,893 mi 3h 17m nonstop -1h behind 75 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and SEA, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ASE ~5h 9m CCR ~5h 14m HRL ~5h 16m SBA ~6h 11m AFW ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,500
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
HOU → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → HOU
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric HOU→SEA IAH→SEA AUS→SEA
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 3
Weekly flights 0 64 79
Flight time 3h 17m 3h 45m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights · Austin (AUS) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Seattle is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,893 mi / 3,046 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m.
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

HOU–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,893 mi / 3,046 km
Flight time3h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 3h 17m. The route covers 1,893 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, CCR, HRL, SBA, AFW, MEM, SUN, FCA, BZN, YYC, MRY, STS, YVR, EGE, YLW, PSP, MSP, SNA, JAC, ICT, BUR, SFO, GDL, RSW, CLE, YYZ, IAD, SJO, PVR, EWR, PHL, OMA, SJD, CMH, PIT, SAT, CUN, ELP, MIA, SLC, MSY, ATL, BWI, ABQ, DFW, DEN, LAS, IAH, IND, MCO, PHX, SAN, AUS, MDW, OAK, SJC, SMF, PDX, STL, ONT, LAX, MCI, TPA, BNA, HND, DAL, OKC, TUS, RDU, COS, DCA, CHS, FLL, LIR and BZE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 1 hour behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to SEA

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SEA ranges from 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,893 miles (3,046 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).