Seattle to Dallas-Fort Worth (SEA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,658 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 63 | 321, 32Q, A21N | 3h12-4h09 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, HA, IB, KE, QR | 45 | 738, 739, 73J, 7M9, B38M | 3h42-4h04 | Oneworld | AY, DE, HA, IB, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, SK | 14 | 223, BCS3 | 3h39-3h58 | SkyTeam | KE, SK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→DFW | BFI→DFW | PAE→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 317 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 3m | 3h 5m | 4h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
SEA–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Seattle to Dallas-Fort Worth: Cross-Country Hub Connector
SEA-DFW links two of the largest hub airports in the US across 1,660 miles. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines combine for 5 to 8 daily nonstops. Block time is 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours eastbound and slightly longer westbound against prevailing winds. American feeds the route into its massive DFW hub network covering Latin America, Europe, and the US South. Alaska connects the route to its Pacific Northwest and West Coast network. The passenger mix is roughly split between business travelers (tech in Seattle, corporate in Dallas) and connecting traffic flowing through both hubs.
Hub Dynamics and Airport Access
DFW is the fourth-busiest airport in the world by passenger volume. Its Skylink train connects five terminals airside, making connections efficient despite the airport's physical size. Seattle-Tacoma is expanding its international arrivals facility and adding gate capacity in the North Satellite. Both airports have rail connections to their respective downtowns. DART serves Dallas from DFW Terminal A. TEXRail serves Fort Worth from DFW Terminal B. Sound Transit Link Light Rail runs from SEA to downtown Seattle in 40 minutes. The SEA-DFW route is a key spoke for both American and Alaska, and neither carrier is likely to reduce frequency given the hub value at both ends.