Mountain View to Seattle (NUQ–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mountain View to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
693 mi 1h 43m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NUQ and SEA, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NUQ to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Mountain View

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric NUQ→SEA SJC→SEA SFO→SEA
Distance from NUQ – 8 mi 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 16 28
Weekly flights 0 224 564
Flight time 1h 43m 2h 1m 1h 35m
San Jose (SJC) to Seattle flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle flights · Oakland (OAK) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of NUQ with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seattle is 0 hours the same as Mountain View.
NUQ: PDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mountain View, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
693 mi / 1,116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m.
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

NUQ–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mountain View to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance693 mi / 1,116 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: NUQ
Full nameMoffett Federal Airfield
IATA / ICAONUQ / KNUQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation32 ft / 10 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 NUQ to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Moffett Federal Airfield to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 693 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, OAK, RNO, YVR, FAT, SLC, FCA, LAS, PSP, BZN, SNA, LAX, PHX, FTW, DEN, TUS, ELP, SJD, SAT, BNA, AUS, MDW, DAL, DFW, IAD, CHS, EWR, RSW, FLL, MIA, HNL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SFO and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NUQ to SEA

Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NUQ to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NUQ to SEA ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 693 miles (1,116 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).