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

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32 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 2w ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS9993
AS Alaska
12:17 AM
PDT
12:52 AM
PDT
0h 35m
28%
M T W T F S S
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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 9 hubs
PDX Portland 3h 27m AS AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Seattle flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 13m ASFJQF AFAMAS San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 3m ASWN AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 35m ASQR AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 51m AS AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 59m AS AFAMAS Santa Ana (SNA) to Seattle flights
SAN San Diego 7h 23m AS AFASAY San Diego (SAN) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 9h WN 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
SJC San Jose ~5h 52m AS AFAMAS San Jose (SJC) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Everett to Seattle
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 mi 0h 40m nonstop

PAE–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 32 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 1 Oneworld
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
573
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PAE → SEA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
SEA → PAE
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

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 2 3 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 40m 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 40m 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.

PAE–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Everett to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance32 mi / 51 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PAE
IATA / ICAOPAE / KPAE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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 about 0h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 32 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PAE to SEA: Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, San Francisco and Harry Reid.
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 and American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PAE to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAE to SEA is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 32 miles (51 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, San Francisco and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Bellingham (BLI).