Seattle to Dallas-Fort Worth (SEA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Seattle to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 361 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
361 Flights/wk
1,658 mi
3h 52m nonstop
+2h ahead
128 1-stop hubs
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 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 128 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SEA–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 67 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 3h55-4h09 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, HA, IB, KE, QR | 65 | 739, 73J, 7M8, 7M9 | 4h03-4h21 | Oneworld | AY, DE, HA, IB, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 14 | 221, BCS1 | 4h01-4h07 | SkyTeam | KE |
Aircraft on this route
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 DFW direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
56
Nonstop flights
361
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Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
128
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~53h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,422
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-Fort Worth from Seattle
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | SEA→DFW | BFI→DFW | PAE→DFW |
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| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 361 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 52m | 5h 12m | 7h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours
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SEA: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
SEA: PDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,658 mi / 2,668 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m to 4h 21m.
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 DFW
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.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
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.
Facts
SEA–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Seattle to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,658 mi / 2,668 km
Flight time3h 52m to 4h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights361 out / 374 return
1-stop connections128 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SEA to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 52m to 4h 21m. The route covers 1,658 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 11 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 361 nonstop flights per week from SEA to DFW. The return direction has about 374 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, AFW, SCF, MKC, APA, GRK, MFR, SGU, MHK, HDN, EGE, SHV, CPS, ASE, SGR, MEM, BFI, JAC, HRL, PSC, OAK, VNY, MTY, GNV, GSO, MSN, TEB, BRO, PAE, OKC, SAT, TUL, KOA, RNO, MSO, MDW, GDL, FAT, GEG, ABQ, MCI, YYC, KEF, IAH, IND, OMA, SNN, PDX, MKE, MSY, BIL, BOI, SMF, SLC, BNA, PIT, CMH, DEN, OGG, CLE, MSP, ONT, YVR, SFO, IDA, LAX, LUX, MCO, LAS, ATL, ORD, AUS, STL, PHX, BUR, SJC, DTW, FCA, BZN, SAN, RDU, ICT, BWI, IAD, MIA, SNA, CLT, AMS, PSP, TUS, STS, EWR, PHL, ANC, CDG, TPA, YYZ, CVG, ELP, JFK, SBP, BOS, RSW, MRY, SBA, DCA, NRT, FLL, SJD, CHS, MEX, LHR, PVR, CUN, BZE, LIR, FRA, ICN, HNL, FCO, DXB, DUB, HND, TPE, DOH, IST, PVG and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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.
American Airlines operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops from its DFW hub. Alaska Airlines runs 2 to 3 daily nonstops from its Seattle hub. The sector is 1,660 miles with a block time of 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours eastbound. American flies 737-800 and A321 equipment. Alaska uses 737-900ER and 737 MAX 9. Delta does not fly SEA-DFW nonstop despite its Seattle focus market.
At Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), Alaska Airlines departs from the North Satellite and main terminal gates. American departs from the S Gates in the South Satellite. At DFW, American operates from Terminals A through E, with most domestic arrivals in Terminals A and C. The Skylink people mover connects all DFW terminals airside in about 10 minutes.
Seattle's primary weather issue is low ceilings and fog during fall and winter, particularly November through January. This can cause arrival delays into SEA. DFW experiences severe thunderstorm activity from April through June. North Texas convective storms can shut down DFW for hours at a time. Summer afternoon departures from DFW are the most vulnerable. Morning departures in both directions tend to be the most reliable.
DART Orange Line runs from DFW Terminal A to downtown Dallas in about 50 minutes. Fare is $3. TEXRail runs from DFW Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth in 50 minutes for $2.50. Both rail options avoid highway traffic entirely. Rideshare to downtown Dallas runs $25 to $40. Rideshare to downtown Fort Worth is similar. The rail connections at DFW are among the best at any US airport.
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.