Seattle to Great Falls (SEA–GTF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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511 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 51m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS2311
AS Alaska
E75
1:53 PM
PDT
4:29 PM
MDT
1h 36m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2444+3
AS Alaska
E75
2:01 PM
PDT
4:38 PM
MDT
1h 37m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL6382cs
JL Japan
E75
2:57 PM
PDT
5:35 PM
MDT
1h 38m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2310
AS Alaska
E75L
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2060
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2080
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2043
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2045
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2057
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2010
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2033
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2013
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2024
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2032
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2050
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2031
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2444+3
AS Alaska
E75
5:18 PM
MDT
6:07 PM
PDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 36m AMASAY AFDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Great Falls flights
MSO Missoula 4h 39m ASAYFI EM Missoula (MSO) to Great Falls flights
FCA Kalispell 4h 42m ASAYJL EM Kalispell (FCA) to Great Falls flights
DEN Denver 5h 44m ASAYCM UA Denver (DEN) to Great Falls flights
BZN Bozeman 6h 18m ASAYDL EM Bozeman (BZN) to Great Falls flights
BIL Billings 7h 55m ASAYBA 5AEM Billings (BIL) to Great Falls flights
ORD Chicago 10h AAAFAS UA Chicago (ORD) to Great Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 6m AFAMAS G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Great Falls flights
GEG Spokane ~3h 56m AFAMAS Spokane (GEG) to Great Falls flights
BOI Boise ~4h 30m AMASAY Boise (BOI) to Great Falls flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Great Falls
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 511 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

SEA–GTF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 511 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–GTF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL 14 E75 1h36-1h37 78% Oneworld JL
QR Qatar Airways 5 78% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + QR (19 flights/wk, 100%)
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 GTF 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
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to GTF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
444
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 → GTF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
GTF → SEA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
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
+1h
Great Falls is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · GTF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Great Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
511 mi / 822 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
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–GTF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Great Falls route.
Route details
Distance511 mi / 822 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 45 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to GTF flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Great Falls International Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 511 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SEA to GTF: Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Missoula Montana and Glacier Park.
Great Falls is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from GTF 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 GTF

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to GTF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to GTF is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 511 miles (822 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Missoula Montana and Glacier Park. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.