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

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1,867 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 8CASAY → 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 25m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
HOU Houston 6h 40m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 41m AFASDE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 43m AFAMAS → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 6h 58m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 1m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 7h 5m AFASDL → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 7h 11m ASAYBR → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Memphis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,867 mi 3h 34m nonstop +2h ahead

SEA–MEM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 53m SLC ~6h 13m SHV ~6h 16m DFW ~6h 25m HOU ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,082
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
85%
Return
MEM → SEA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
98%
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 3h 34m 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 time3h 34m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,867 miles.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MEM is about 3 hours 34 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.