Seattle to Eastsound (SEA–ESD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Eastsound
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 91 mi 0h 57m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

SEA–ESD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 91 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–ESD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 4 CN1 0h57 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
CN1 Cessna 172 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (4 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 ESD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ESD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FRD ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → ESD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
ESD → SEA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Eastsound from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Orcas Island Airport.
Metric SEA→ESD FRD→ESD
Distance from SEA – 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 5
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 18m
Departure OTP 90% –
Friday Harbor (FRD) to Eastsound flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Orcas Island Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Eastsound is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: MDT · ESD: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Eastsound.
Distance & Flight Time
91 mi / 147 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m.
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–ESD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Eastsound route.
Route details
Distance91 mi / 147 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ESD
Full nameOrcas Island Airport
IATA / ICAOESD / KORS
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to ESD flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Orcas Island Airport take approximately 0h 57m. The route covers 91 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SEA to ESD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include FRD. 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 ESD

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to ESD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to ESD ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 91 miles (147 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FRD. Nearby alternative airports include Friday Harbor (FRD).