Seattle to Atlanta (SEA–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL569
DL Delta
752
6:15 AM
MDT TA
1:53 PM
EDT
4h 38m
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AF3480
AF Air France
752
6:15 AM
MDT TA
1:48 PM
EDT
4h 33m
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AM3879
AM Aeromexi
752
6:15 AM
MDT TA
1:48 PM
EDT
4h 33m
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DL562
DL Delta
752
7:30 AM
MDT TA
3:13 PM
EDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AM4436
AM Aeromexi
752
8:05 AM
MDT TA
3:49 PM
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2578
AF Air France
752
8:05 AM
MDT TA
3:49 PM
EDT
4h 44m
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AS334
AS Alaska
7M9
8:05 AM
MDT
3:56 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AM4538
AM Aeromexi
739
11:10 AM
MDT
6:54 PM
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2320
AF Air France
739
11:45 AM
MDT
7:28 PM
EDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AF2945
AF Air France
739
11:45 AM
MDT
7:28 PM
EDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL554
DL Delta
739
11:53 AM
MDT
7:17 PM
EDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AF2197
AF Air France
739
11:55 AM
MDT
7:39 PM
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2207
AF Air France
739
11:55 AM
MDT TB
7:39 PM
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL560
DL Delta
739
4:17 PM
MDT
11:41 PM
EDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AM4089
AM Aeromexi
739
9:45 PM
MDT
5:23 AM+1
EDT
4h 38m
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DL567
DL Delta
739
9:45 PM
MDT
5:33 AM+1
EDT
4h 48m
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DL542
DL Delta
739
9:45 PM
MDT
5:24 AM+1
EDT
4h 39m
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AS727
AS Alaska
7M9
10:11 PM
MDT
5:24 AM+1
EDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL652
DL Delta
739
11:30 PM
MDT TA
7:05 AM+1
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS377
AS Alaska
7M9
7:16 AM
EDT TN
9:40 AM
MDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
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HA4765
HA Hawaiian
7M9
7:20 AM
EDT TN
9:59 AM
MDT
5h 39m
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DL444
DL Delta
739
7:25 AM
EDT TS
10:01 AM
MDT
4h 36m
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KE261
KE Korean
9:00 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL9975
DL Delta
339
9:05 AM
EDT
10:43 AM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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DL774
DL Delta
752
10:16 AM
EDT TS
1:02 PM
MDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL629
DL Delta
752
12:48 PM
EDT TS
3:28 PM
MDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AM3344
AM Aeromexi
739
4:10 PM
EDT TS
6:43 PM
MDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AF2815
AF Air France
739
4:10 PM
EDT TS
6:43 PM
MDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AF2208
AF Air France
739
4:28 PM
EDT TS
6:56 PM
MDT
5h 28m
M T W T F S S
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DL481
DL Delta
739
4:54 PM
EDT TS
7:40 PM
MDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS124
AS Alaska
7M9
7:07 PM
EDT TN
9:49 PM
MDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AF2298
AF Air France
739
7:30 PM
EDT TS
10:00 PM
MDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3083
AM Aeromexi
739
7:32 PM
EDT TS
10:05 PM
MDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AF2151
AF Air France
739
7:32 PM
EDT TS
10:05 PM
MDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AF2777
AF Air France
739
7:32 PM
EDT TS
10:05 PM
MDT
5h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AF2221
AF Air France
739
7:33 PM
EDT TS
10:05 PM
MDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AF2267
AF Air France
739
7:33 PM
EDT TS
10:05 PM
MDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AM3223
AM Aeromexi
32Q
8:30 PM
EDT TS
11:12 PM+1
MDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AF2904
AF Air France
A21N
8:30 PM
EDT TS
11:12 PM+1
MDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AF3487
AF Air France
739
9:25 PM
EDT TS
11:55 PM+1
MDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3704
AM Aeromexi
739
9:25 PM
EDT TS
11:55 PM+1
MDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL903
DL Delta
739
10:41 PM
EDT TS
1:02 AM+1
MDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL714
DL Delta
739
10:57 PM
EDT TS
1:25 AM+1
MDT
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Atlanta
4 carriers, 117 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 117 Flights/wk 2,178 mi 4h 33m nonstop +2h ahead 99 1-stop hubs

SEA–ATL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 2,178 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 49 739, 752 4h35-5h24 80% SkyTeam
AF Air France 29 739, 752 4h33-4h44 80% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 25 739, 752 4h33-4h44 80% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 14 7M9 4h51-5h13 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, AM, DL
752 Boeing 757-200 – AF, AM, DL
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (103 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 12%)
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 ATL direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
117
Outbound / wk
123
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,494
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → ATL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
61%
Return
ATL → SEA
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,178 mi / 3,505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 33m to 5h 24m.
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.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

SEA–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance2,178 mi / 3,505 km
Flight time4h 33m to 5h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights117 out / 123 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 4h 33m to 5h 24m. The route covers 2,178 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 117 nonstop flights per week from SEA to ATL. The return direction has about 123 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRK, SHV, MEM, HDN, EGE, GNV, SBD, SGR, TUL, OAK, FAT, JAC, YEG, MLB, MDW, BOI, GEG, SJC, KEF, YYC, MCI, RNO, SMF, SLC, CLT, YVR, SFO, DFW, PHL, PDX, DEN, ONT, MCO, SAN, ORD, LAS, RDU, MIA, BNA, DTW, EWR, PSP, OGG, LUX, GSO, OKC, MSP, PHX, SNA, HNL, BOS, BZN, LAX, IAD, YYZ, STL, ICT, FLL, IND, TPA, IAH, AUS, GDL, OMA, CHS, CVG, CLE, JFK, DAL, BUR, DCA, TUS, RSW, FCO, ANC, ABQ, MUC, PIT, SAT, MSY, BWI, CMH, MEX, ELP, CDG, AMS, MKE, LHR, CUN, FRA, SJD, HND, PVR, BZE, LIR, ICN, DUB, IST and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from ATL 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 ATL

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 117 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to ATL ranges from 4 hours 33 minutes to 5 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,178 miles (3,505 km). There are approximately 117 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 240 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.