Minneapolis to Seattle (MSP–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–SEA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,395 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS | 38 | 321, 32Q, 739 | 3h-3h58 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | 27 | 738, 739, 73H, 73J, B38M | 3h52-3h55 | Oneworld | HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 22 | 738 | 3h12-3h40 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | 3h26 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
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.
MSP–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to SEA
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 158 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to SEA ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,395 miles (2,245 km). There are approximately 158 weekly flights outbound and 153 return, totaling 311 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.