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

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Seattle to Fort Lauderdale
Route information for SEA to FXE.
+3h ahead

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to FXE.
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Two-Stop Connections
11
Candidates
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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 → FXE
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
FXE → SEA
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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–FXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: FXE
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to FXE flights.
Fort Lauderdale is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from FXE 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.