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

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AS Alaska
73H
9:09 AM
MDT
1:03 PM
MST
2h 54m
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AS Alaska
12:09 AM
MST
2:50 AM
MDT
1h 41m
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AS326
AS Alaska
12:18 AM
MST
2:44 AM
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1h 26m
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AS Alaska
739
1:57 PM
MST
4:19 PM
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3h 22m
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HA Hawaiian
7M9
4:49 PM
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3h 21m
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Seattle to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,179 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

SEA–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,179 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 73H 2h54 85% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to ABQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
AFW ~5h 34m ELP ~5h 48m APA ~5h 59m TUS ~5h 59m SBD ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,420
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → ABQ
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
50%
Return
ABQ → SEA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → ABQ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m.
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.

Facts

SEA–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 16 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 1,179 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SEA to ABQ. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, ELP, APA, TUS, SBD, OKC, SNA, PVR, CHS, PHL, STL, BWI, IAD, MDW, MCO, TPA, OAK, MCI, SLC, LAS, LAX, BUR, DFW, PHX, AUS, DEN, SFO, FLL, SAN, PDX, ORD, IAH, ATL, BNA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.