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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS2308+1
AS Alaska
E75
8:03 AM
PDT
10:41 AM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1553+1
WS WestJet
7M8
10:30 AM
PDT
1:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3751
WS WestJet
DH4
3:20 PM
PDT
6:19 PM
MDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2226
AS Alaska
E75
3:35 PM
PDT
6:09 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3745cs
QF Qant
E75L
3:35 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5464cs
JL Japan
E75
3:35 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3425cs
QR Qatar
E75L
3:35 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6152cs
KE Korean
E75
3:35 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2307+4
AS Alaska
E75
3:37 PM
PDT
6:12 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9554
SK S
73W
7:35 PM
PDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1555
WS WestJet
B38M
7:35 PM
PDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4724cs
EK Emirates
7M8
8:45 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9568
SK S
7S8
8:45 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1550+1
WS WestJet
7M8
8:45 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3750
WS WestJet
DH8D
1:20 PM
MDT
2:31 PM
PDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI9333cs
CI China
7M8
1:25 PM
MDT
2:19 PM
PDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1552+3
WS WestJet
73W
5:50 PM
MDT
6:45 PM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2226
AS Alaska
E75
6:59 PM
MDT
7:48 PM
PDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6149cs
KE Korean
E75L
7:00 PM
MDT
7:51 PM
PDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2112
AS Alaska
E75
7:02 PM
MDT
7:52 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2308+1
AS Alaska
E75
7:02 PM
MDT
7:52 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Calgary
3 carriers, 74 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 74 Flights/wk 452 mi 1h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 79 1-stop hubs

SEA–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, WestJet and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 452 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 79 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
AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, KE, QF, QR 21 E75 1h34-1h38 80% Oneworld JL, KE, QF, QR
WS WestJet 21 7M8, B38M, DH4 1h40-1h59 80%
SK SAS 4 73W 1h40 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – SK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, JL, KE
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 46%)
Unaffiliated: WS (21 flights/wk, 46%)
Star Alliance: SK (4 flights/wk, 9%)
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
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
74
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,567
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.

Other ways to reach Calgary from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric SEA→YYC BFI→YYC YYJ→YYC
Distance from SEA 5 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 6
Weekly flights 74 1 40
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 5m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
452 mi / 727 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 1h 59m.
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 34m to 1h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights74 out / 59 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 34m to 1h 59m. The route covers 452 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, SAS and WestJet. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 74 nonstop flights per week from SEA to YYC. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, BZN, BOI, SGU, GEG, PSC, JAC, EGE, SJC, MRY, ASE, SCF, APA, VNY, ABQ, TUS, ELP, AZA, OMA, AUS, ANC, DAL, MDW, MEM, CVG, MCI, YKF, MKE, CMH, MIA, DTW, FLL, CUN, BZE, HNL, KOA, SLC, YVR, YLW, DUB, JFK, SFO, DFW, LUX, YYJ, DEN, LAS, MEX, IAH, LAX, ORD, HND, MSP, CLT, PHX, OGG, YEG, GDL, BOS, IAD, BNA, NRT, AMS, MCO, PSP, SAN, ATL, YYZ, CDG, FCO, FRA, SNA, EWR, LHR, ICN, LIR, TPA, SJD and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from YYC to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI and 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, SAS and WestJet. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to YYC ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 452 miles (727 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 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) and Victoria (YYJ).