Palo Alto to Seattle (PAO–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Palo Alto to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
690 mi 2h 35m nonstop

PAO–SEA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PAO → SEA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
SEA → PAO
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Palo Alto

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric PAO→SEA SJC→SEA SFO→SEA
Distance from PAO 12 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 23 35
Weekly flights ~1 250 543
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 10m 1h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of PAO with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palo Alto, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
690 mi / 1,111 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m 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.

PAO–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palo Alto to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance690 mi / 1,111 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: PAO
IATA / ICAOPAO / KPAO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PAO to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Palo Alto Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 690 miles.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SFO and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PAO to SEA

Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PAO to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAO to SEA is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 690 miles (1,111 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).