Everett to Seattle (PAE–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Everett to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 32 mi 0h 24m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

PAE–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 32 miles in approximately 0h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PAE–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PAE to SEA.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
589
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.

Other ways to reach Seattle from Everett

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric PAE→SEA BFI→SEA TIW→SEA
Distance from PAE 26 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 0h 24m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of PAE with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Everett, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
32 mi / 51 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m.
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.

PAE–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Everett to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance32 mi / 51 km
Flight time0h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: PAE
IATA / ICAOPAE / KPAE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PAE to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 0h 24m. The route covers 32 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLM, PDX, SUN, BOI, SLC, YEG, COS, FAR, PSP, DEN, ANC, ELP, ORD, CHS, DFW, OAK, PHL, HNL, LAX, SAN, SNA, SJC, SFO, LAS, PHX, DOH and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SEA to PAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI, TIW and BLI. 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 PAE to SEA

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines.

PAE to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAE to SEA ranges from 0 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 32 miles (51 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CLM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Bellingham (BLI).