Seattle to Albany (SEA–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 6h 45m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 6h 50m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
DEN Denver 7h 15m 8CASAY → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 7h 20m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 7h 35m ASAVCM → EJASNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 39m ASAYWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 1m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 8h 5m ASAYDL → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 11m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 8h 13m ASAYDL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and ALB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DTW ~6h 45m MDW ~6h 50m MSP ~7h 2m PVD ~7h 3m DEN ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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 → ALB
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
58%
Return
ALB → SEA
12%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
12%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric SEA→ALB BFI→ALB
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 43% –
Seattle (BFI) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Albany.
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–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Albany route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to ALB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Denver.
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).