Seattle to Denver (SEA–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,027 mi 3h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and APA, connecting options are available through 61 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
332
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Denver from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric SEA→APA BFI→APA
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Centennial Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,027 mi / 1,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m.
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–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,027 mi / 1,653 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 3h 3m. The route covers 1,027 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, BZN, YYC, PDX, SLC, YVR, DEN, ASE, SBD, YLW, SCF, SMF, SJC, YEG, BUR, ABQ, OAK, RNO, SAN, VNY, PSP, SFO, OMA, SNA, TUS, SAT, PHX, MSP, LAX, TUL, MCI, AUS, STL, DFW, MKE, IND, MDW, IAH, SJD, ORD, BNA, CMH, PIT, MSY, RDU, CLT, YYZ, IAD, PHL, CHS, DCA, TPA, BOS, MCO, FLL, MIA, LIR, HNL, LAS, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 APA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to APA ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,027 miles (1,653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).