Seattle to Fort Worth (SEA–FTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,649 mi 3h nonstop +2h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

SEA–FTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,649 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–FTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 96% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 96%
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: HA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · FTW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 4h 0m.
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.

SEA–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time3h to 4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take approximately 3h to 4h. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, SCF, ELP, PHX, TUL, AUS, SAT, TUS, SAN, SJC, IAH, SFO, VNY, OMA, DEN, LAX, PDX, LAS, MDW, BNA, SNA, MKE, STL, CVG, CLT, TPA, MSY, RDU, MEX, CMH, PIT, IAD, EWR, CHS, MIA, BOS, FLL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from FTW 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 FTW

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

SEA to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to FTW ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.