Seattle to Ketchikan (SEA–KTN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS65
AS Alaska
73G
7:00 AM
MDT
8:15 AM
AKDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS67
AS Alaska
73G
3:35 PM
MDT
4:47 PM
AKDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS7004
AS Alaska
737
4:03 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
AKDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS69
AS Alaska
739
6:57 PM
MDT
8:16 PM
AKDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AS60
AS Alaska
73H
9:23 AM
AKDT
12:22 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS7005
AS Alaska
73S
10:20 AM
AKDT
1:20 PM
MDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AS62
AS Alaska
737
1:05 PM
AKDT
4:03 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AS64
AS Alaska
737
5:49 PM
AKDT
8:47 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Ketchikan
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 679 mi 2h 12m nonstop -2h behind 3 1-stop hubs

SEA–KTN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 679 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–KTN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 27 737, 739, 73G 2h12-3h32 83% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AS
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (27 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 KTN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to KTN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
32
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 → KTN
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
KTN → SEA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
-2h
Ketchikan is 2 hours behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · KTN: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 4:00 PM in Ketchikan.
Distance & Flight Time
679 mi / 1,093 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m to 3h 32m.
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–KTN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Ketchikan route.
Route details
Distance679 mi / 1,093 km
Flight time2h 12m to 3h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 26 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: KTN
IATA / ICAOKTN / PAKT
TimezoneAmerica/Metlakatla
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to KTN flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport take approximately 2h 12m to 3h 32m. The route covers 679 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SEA to KTN. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WRG, ANC and JNU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ketchikan is 2 hours behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from KTN 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 KTN

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to KTN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to KTN ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 679 miles (1,093 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via WRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.