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

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C208
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FRD Friday Harbor 6h 30m EM → EM Friday Harbor (FRD) to Eastsound flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Eastsound
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 91 mi 0h 57m nonstop

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-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 C208 0h57 57% – –
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – 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
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
ESD → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
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 BFI→ESD FRD→ESD
Distance from SEA – 5 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 – 1
Weekly flights 4 1 5
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 27m 0h 18m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Seattle (BFI) to Eastsound flights · 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: PDT · ESD: PDT

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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: ESD
Full nameOrcas Island Airport
IATA / ICAOESD / KORS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 91 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to ESD: Empire Airlines Inc..
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Friday Harbor.
Nearby alternatives include BFI and 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 is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 91 miles (147 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Friday Harbor. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Friday Harbor (FRD).