Seattle to Liberia (SEA–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 8h 53m ASAYBR UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 9h 9m 8CAFAS UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
YYC Calgary 9h 15m ASAYEK WS Calgary (YYC) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 47m 3SAAAF ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 57m AFAMAS UA San Francisco (SFO) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 10h 56m AAAFAS AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 59m AFAMAS DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
BWI Baltimore 11h 31m ASWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 1m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
JFK New York 12h 30m AFAMAS B6 New York (JFK) to Liberia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,323 mi 7h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

SEA–LIR had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,323 miles in 7h 4m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 29% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,231
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 → LIR
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
LIR → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
3,323 mi / 5,348 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 4m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance3,323 mi / 5,348 km
Flight time7h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 7h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 3,323 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SEA to LIR: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Denver and Calgary.
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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 LIR

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SEA to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to LIR is about 7 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,323 miles (5,348 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Denver and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.