Seattle to Fort Lauderdale (SEA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 14 | 7M9 | 6h05-6h10 | Oneworld | HA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 7 | 32Q | 5h46 | SkyTeam | KE | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Seattle
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).