Seattle to Houston (SEA–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,873 miles in approximately 4h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 49 | 320, 739, 73G, 7M8, 7M9, B39M | 4h17-4h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR | 20 | 73J, 7M9 | 4h24-4h27 | Oneworld | HA, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→IAH | BFI→IAH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 17m | 4h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
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.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
SEA–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to IAH
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to IAH ranges from 4 hours 17 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,873 miles (3,013 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 188 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).