Seattle to Atlanta (SEA–ATL) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,178 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | 63 | 32Q, 739, 753 | 4h47-5h10 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, QR | 21 | 738, 739, 73J | 4h23-4h54 | Oneworld | JL, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→ATL | BFI→ATL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 274 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 5h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to ATL
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. With 274 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to ATL is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,178 miles (3,505 km). There are approximately 274 weekly flights outbound and 235 return, totaling 509 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).