Sacramento to Seattle (SAC–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between SAC and SEA, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Sacramento
| Metric | SAC→SEA | SMF→SEA | SCK→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAC | – | 14 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 234 | 2 |
Travel Essentials
SAC: PDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
SAC–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SNA. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Stockton (SCK) and Concord (CCR).