Seattle to Fort Lauderdale (SEA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS517+1
AS Alaska
7M9
8:00 AM
PDT
5:05 PM
EDT
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS516+1
AS Alaska
7M9
8:13 AM
PDT
5:23 PM
EDT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL338+1
DL Delta
32Q
12:05 PM
PDT TA
8:51 PM
EDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL356
DL Delta
A21N
8:50 AM
EDT T2
12:30 PM
PDT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9801
AS Alaska
739
6:23 PM
EDT
9:31 PM
PDT
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS517+1
AS Alaska
7M9
6:23 PM
EDT T1
10:05 PM
PDT
6h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Fort Lauderdale
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,714 mi 5h 46m nonstop +3h ahead 89 1-stop hubs

SEA–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,714 miles in approximately 5h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 14 7M9 6h05-6h10 80% Oneworld HA
DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE 7 32Q 5h46 80% SkyTeam KE
NK Spirit Airlines 0 80%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to FLL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
89
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,617
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.

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SEA→FLL BFI→FLL
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 21 2
Flight time 5h 46m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,714 mi / 4,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 46m to 6h 10m.
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 FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

SEA–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance2,714 mi / 4,368 km
Flight time5h 46m to 6h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 15 return
1-stop connections89 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 5h 46m to 6h 10m. The route covers 2,714 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SEA to FLL. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, BFI, ICT, GNV, TUL, SUN, MEM, AHN, JAC, EGE, BZN, APA, MKC, YEG, ASE, GSO, RFD, OMA, ELP, HDN, SGR, MIA, PDX, YKF, TUS, MKE, OAK, SJC, YVR, SNA, YYC, BUR, ONT, VNY, STS, MTY, RNO, TEB, GDL, CHS, RSW, SJD, MEX, PVR, MDW, KEF, SNN, IAH, IND, STL, MSY, CMH, CLE, PIT, SAT, MCO, RDU, BWI, BNA, LAS, ATL, SLC, LAX, MSP, DAL, CLT, TPA, SFO, CVG, LUX, AUS, PHL, DFW, IAD, DTW, ORD, MCI, PHX, DEN, EWR, BOS, JFK, YYZ, DCA, SAN, CUN, BZE, LIR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from FLL to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 FLL

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to FLL ranges from 5 hours 46 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,714 miles (4,368 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).