Sitka to Seattle (SIT–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SIT–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7M9 | 2h23-2h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 73H | 2h23 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Sitka
| Metric | SIT→SEA | PSG→SEA | JNU→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SIT | – | 93 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 96 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 7m | 2h 2m |
Travel Essentials
SIT: AKDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sitka, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
SIT–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SIT to SEA
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SIT to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIT to SEA ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Petersburg (PSG), Juneau (JNU) and Ketchikan (KTN).