Raleigh/Durham to Seattle (RDU–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,349 miles in approximately 5h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JX | 21 | 73H, 7M8, 7M9 | 5h38-5h58 | Oneworld | HA, JX | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 7 | 738 | 5h50 | SkyTeam | KE |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→SEA | GSO→SEA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 38m | 5h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
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.
RDU–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to SEA
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to SEA ranges from 5 hours 38 minutes to 6 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,349 miles (3,780 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).