Seattle to Baltimore (SEA–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS378
AS Alaska
73H
10:43 AM
MDT
6:34 PM
EDT
5h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS379
AS Alaska
7M9
7:26 PM
EDT
10:15 PM
MDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Baltimore
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,329 mi 5h 51m nonstop +2h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

SEA–BWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,329 miles in approximately 5h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73H 5h51 94% 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to BWI 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,227
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 → BWI
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
88%
Return
BWI → SEA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric SEA→BWI BFI→BWI
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 5h 51m 5h 1m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,329 mi / 3,748 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 51m.
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–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,329 mi / 3,748 km
Flight time5h 51m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 5h 51m. The route covers 2,329 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SEA to BWI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, IAD, MKC, MEM, GSO, DCA, SNA, SGR, OAK, SBD, MDW, SMF, MSP, SLC, SJC, ONT, EWR, MCI, DEN, DUB, RDU, CLT, PIK, SFO, ATL, ORD, BOS, IAH, BNA, TPA, CMH, CHS, STL, LAX, PHX, FLL, LAS, PIT, MCO, MIA, LHR, DFW, AUS, DTW, MKE, SAN, RSW, CLE, DAL, IND, KEF, CVG, MSY, SAT, ABQ, CUN, BZE, LIR and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from BWI to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from SEA to BWI

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to BWI ranges from 5 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,329 miles (3,748 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).