Seattle to Albuquerque (SEA–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS331
AS Alaska
73J
11:39 AM
PDT
3:36 PM
MDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS780
AS Alaska
73H
7:53 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2163
QR Qatar
73J
7:58 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2977
QR Qatar
7M9
7:00 AM
MDT
9:18 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS774
AS Alaska
B39M
7:00 AM
MDT
9:18 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS330+1
AS Alaska
73J
4:49 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
PDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS331
AS Alaska
73J
5:18 PM
MDT
7:24 PM
PDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Albuquerque
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,179 mi 2h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

SEA–ABQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,179 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 14 73H, 73J 2h57-3h06 90% Oneworld HA
QR Qatar Airways 7 73J 3h01 90% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + QR (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to ABQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,604
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 3h 6m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Flight time2h 57m to 3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 57m to 3h 6m. The route covers 1,179 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SEA to ABQ. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, IDA, RNO, SBD, ASE, SMF, SNA, SJC, AFW, ELP, APA, OKC, ICT, GRK, TUS, SAT, MCI, MEM, MSY, PVR, IND, CHS, MCO, PHL, STL, TPA, MIA, FLL, HND, LAX, MDW, SAN, SLC, DFW, SFO, IAH, LAS, DEN, BNA, PHX, OAK, PDX, DAL, AUS, ORD, BUR, BWI, JFK, ATL, IAD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to ABQ

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.