Memphis to Seattle (MEM–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Memphis to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,867 mi 4h 6m nonstop -2h behind 70 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MEM and SEA, connecting options are available through 70 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,069
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 6m.
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

MEM–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 4h 6m. The route covers 1,867 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MEM to SEA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, COS, GEG, ASE, RNO, HOU, GTF, PDX, JAC, ICT, OKC, YYC, IND, SMF, CVG, HDN, ONT, OAK, ABQ, CMH, MSY, MRY, SJC, CLE, TEB, ELP, SNA, SAT, PIT, YYZ, SFO, IAD, GSO, RSW, CHS, TPA, ANC, PHX, MDW, HNL, SLC, MSP, ATL, DTW, AUS, BWI, DFW, ORD, LGG, STL, DEN, CDG, IAH, BNA, LAS, DAL, PHL, DCA, HND, CLT, EWR, NRT, RDU, LAX, MCO, ICN, MIA, FLL, JFK and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Yes, return flights from SEA to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEM to SEA

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to SEA ranges from 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.