Seattle to Dallas (SEA–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3389
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
PDT
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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SY8708
SY Sun Country
738
11:30 PM
PDT
5:16 AM+1
CDT
3h 46m
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M T W T F S S
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WN978
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 AM
CDT T1
9:59 AM
PDT
3h 59m
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M T W T F S S
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Seattle to Dallas
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,668 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead 104 1-stop hubs

SEA–DAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,668 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 3h50 97% – –
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 3h46 97% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to DAL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,860
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric SEA→DAL BFI→DAL TIW→DAL
Distance from SEA – 5 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 9 1 –
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 12m 4h 42m
Departure OTP 97% – –
Seattle (BFI) to Dallas flights · Tacoma (TIW) to Dallas flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m to 3h 50m.
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–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Flight time3h 23m to 3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections104 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 3h 23m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,668 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SEA to DAL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, GRK, SUN, SCF, BZN, SBD, YYC, MKC, EGE, ICT, JAC, YYJ, RNO, APA, STS, PSP, CPS, IAH, HLN, MEM, SGR, BOI, MRY, SBA, YVR, SHV, AZA, VNY, HRL, ASE, FCA, HDN, YKM, EUG, RDM, MTY, PVR, CLE, GDL, YYZ, BLD, AHN, GSO, OKC, MSN, GNV, SJD, IAD, CUN, RSW, BRO, EWR, TEB, ANC, MLB, JFK, SAT, MCI, MDW, ABQ, CMH, SLC, CVG, DEN, IND, MSY, ONT, OMA, SAN, BOS, ATL, MCO, MKE, STL, OAK, SMF, BNA, AUS, PHX, MSP, SJC, PIT, BWI, PHL, LAS, BUR, LAX, TPA, SNA, RDU, SFO, ELP, PDX, MUC, FLL, CLT, MIA, TUL, ORD, TUS, DCA, DTW, CHS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from DAL to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI, TIW and YYJ. 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 DAL

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to DAL ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,685 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Victoria (YYJ).