Seattle to Memphis (SEA–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,867 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
DEN Denver 5h 53m 8CAFAS → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 13m AMASAY → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 21m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
DAL Dallas 6h 23m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 6h 25m ASAYDL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 33m AFASAY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 47m AFAMAS → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 6h 59m AFASDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 7h ASAYBR → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 4m AAAFAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,867 mi 5h 16m nonstop +2h ahead

SEA–MEM had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 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 1,867 miles in 5h 16m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 90% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 53m SLC ~6h 13m DFW ~6h 21m DAL ~6h 23m BNA ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,017
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → MEM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
Return
MEM → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 16m 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.

Facts

SEA–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance1,867 mi / 3,005 km
Flight time5h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 5h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,867 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SEA to MEM: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 16m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas Fort Worth.
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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 MEM

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 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 MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MEM is about 5 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.