Seattle to Everett (SEA–PAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Everett
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 32 mi 0h 31m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

SEA–PAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 32 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–PAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 2 – – 97% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 97% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to PAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Everett from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Seattle Paine Field International Airport.
Metric SEA→PAE BFI→PAE
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 0h 31m 0h 21m
Departure OTP 97% –
Seattle (BFI) to Everett flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Seattle Paine Field International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Everett is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: PDT · PAE: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Everett.
Distance & Flight Time
32 mi / 51 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m to 3h 18m.
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–PAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Everett route.
Route details
Distance32 mi / 51 km
Flight time0h 31m to 3h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: PAE
Full nameSeattle Paine Field International Airport
IATA / ICAOPAE / KPAE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to PAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Seattle Paine Field International Airport take approximately 0h 31m to 3h 18m. The route covers 32 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SEA to PAE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, PDX, OAK, BOI, SJC, SLC, SGU, YEG, SCF, PSP, DEN, DFW, ICT, MCI, ANC, TUL, ELP, ATL, ORD, SNA, BOS, CHS, HNL, LAX, SFO, LAS, PHX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PAE to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PAE

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to PAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to PAE ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 32 miles (51 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).