Seattle to Raleigh/Durham (SEA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SEA–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,349 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 35 | 739, 73H, 73J, 7M9 | 5h09-5h26 | Oneworld | HA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 7 | 738 | 4h58 | SkyTeam | KE |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
SEA–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to RDU
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to RDU ranges from 4 hours 51 minutes to 5 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,349 miles (3,780 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.