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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS516
AS Alaska
739
8:19 AM
MDT
5:08 PM
EDT
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL338
DL Delta
32Q
2:17 PM
MDT TA
10:46 PM
EDT
6h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS354
AS Alaska
7M8
9:50 PM
MDT
6:35 AM+1
EDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS355
AS Alaska
738
8:42 AM
EDT T1
12:57 PM
MDT
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL356
DL Delta
A21N
8:50 AM
EDT T2
12:36 PM
MDT
6h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS517
AS Alaska
7M9
6:42 PM
EDT T1
10:59 PM
MDT
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,714 mi 5h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

SEA–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,714 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 75 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 14 739, 7M8 5h45-5h49 78% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 7 32Q 6h29 78% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,810
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → FLL
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
72%
Return
FLL → SEA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → FLL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
2,714 mi / 4,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m to 6h 29m.
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 45m to 6h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 45m to 6h 29m. The route covers 2,714 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SEA to FLL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, SUN, RFD, EGE, APA, MEM, MKC, YEG, RSW, SGR, ELP, HDN, MIA, GSO, TUS, BUR, SJC, ONT, SNA, OAK, STS, TUL, PVR, MDW, YVR, KEF, CLT, MCI, MCO, DTW, IAH, ATL, LAS, DFW, MSY, LAX, RDU, AUS, PHL, PHX, SLC, PDX, SFO, BNA, STL, RNO, EWR, BOS, CLE, DEN, ORD, JFK, LUX, TPA, IAD, MSP, MKE, CMH, BZN, YYZ, CHS, SAN, DCA, IND, BWI, DAL, PIT, YYC, CVG, CUN, OMA, BZE, SAT, LIR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 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.
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 and Delta Air Lines. 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 45 minutes to 6 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,714 miles (4,368 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via JAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.