Seattle to Calgary (SEA–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS3751
WS WestJet
DH4
3:20 PM
MDT
6:19 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3418
AS Alaska
E75
3:30 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1553
WS WestJet
B38M
4:05 PM
MDT
6:47 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3750
WS WestJet
DH8D
1:20 PM
MDT
2:31 PM
MDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI9333
CI China
7M8
1:25 PM
MDT
2:19 PM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4724
EK Emirates
73W
1:25 PM
MDT
2:19 PM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1552
WS WestJet
737
1:25 PM
MDT
2:19 PM
MDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2308
AS Alaska
E75
7:00 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3419
AS Alaska
E75
7:00 PM
MDT
7:57 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Calgary
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 452 mi 1h 40m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

SEA–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 452 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 8 B38M, DH4 1h59-2h42 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 5 E75 1h40 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
B38MWS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (8 flights/wk, 62%)
Oneworld: AS (5 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to YYC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,341
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
YYC → SEA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric SEA→YYC YYJ→YYC
Distance from SEA 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 32
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Calgary is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: MDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
452 mi / 727 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 42m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance452 mi / 727 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 32 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 42m. The route covers 452 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SEA to YYC. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, BZN, PSC, JAC, EGE, SJC, ABQ, OMA, ANC, MDW, MCI, MEM, CMH, TUS, CVG, DTW, CLT, IAD, YEG, MIA, SJD, MSP, SLC, CUN, YVR, YYJ, BNA, YLW, DEN, JFK, DFW, OGG, PHX, MEX, PSP, SFO, LUX, LAX, KOA, LAS, NRT, SNA, ATL, ORD, AMS, YYZ, PVR, HNL, FRA, SAN, IAH, CDG, LHR, MCO, GDL, EWR, FLL, LIR, TPA and BZE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YYC to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ. 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 YYC

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and WestJet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to YYC ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 452 miles (727 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).