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

MEM Airport Page →
1,867 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 52m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 17m F9UAWN → 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 51m AFDLFX → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 6h 52m WN → ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 55m G4WN → AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 13m DLEJA → AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 31m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
IAH Houston 7h 34m ACCMNH → ASBREK Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 34m AAACAS → AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 54m AAAS → AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,867 mi 3h 57m nonstop -2h behind

MEM–SEA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MEM Routes SEA Routes MEM Live Flights SEA Live Flights MEM Delays SEA Delays
All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Memphis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~6h 17m ICT ~6h 39m STL ~6h 50m MSP ~6h 51m BNA ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,137
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
MEM → SEA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
91%
Return
SEA → MEM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → SEA delays →
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 3h 57m gate to gate.
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 time3h 57m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/yr50.8M
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 about 3h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,867 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
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 is about 3 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.