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

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Seattle to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,867 mi 3h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MEM, connecting options are available through 64 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,179
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.

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.
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–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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 3h 34m. The route covers 1,867 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SEA to MEM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HRL, SAT, TUL, EGE, SCF, SHV, OKC, APA, MKC, IND, ELP, YEG, RNO, MKE, MSY, TUS, OAK, BZN, CMH, VNY, SFO, AZA, GSO, CLE, PIT, YYZ, MTY, RSW, TPA, TEB, MDW, LAX, HND, IAH, RDU, CVG, PHX, MCO, DTW, ATL, BNA, ORD, CLT, DFW, BWI, DEN, CHS, PHL, CDG, SLC, MSP, FRA, LAS, EWR, MIA, DCA, DAL, AUS, ANC, BOS, IAD, JFK, PVG and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,867 miles (3,005 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.