St Louis to Seattle (STL–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,705 mi airlines 49/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 23m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR8813
QR Qatar
73J
6:00 AM
CDT T1
8:30 AM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8886cs
QR Qatar
7M9
7:00 AM
CDT T1
9:35 AM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS473+4
AS Alaska
739
7:00 AM
CDT T1
9:32 AM
PDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5439cs
JL Japan
7M9
7:00 AM
CDT T1
9:32 AM
PDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS618+2
AS Alaska
7M9
4:12 PM
CDT T1
6:41 PM
PDT
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS314+2
AS Alaska
B39M
4:46 PM
CDT T1
7:15 PM
PDT
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS647
AS Alaska
7M9
7:41 PM
CDT T1
10:11 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS618+2
AS Alaska
7M9
9:17 AM
PDT
3:16 PM
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS314+2
AS Alaska
73J
9:39 AM
PDT
3:50 PM
CDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS647
AS Alaska
7M9
12:45 PM
PDT
6:45 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS615+4
AS Alaska
73J
5:52 PM
PDT
11:54 PM
CDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS472
AS Alaska
B39M
5:57 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
CDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3418cs
QR Qatar
B39M
6:02 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
CDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5438cs
JL Japan
B39M
6:02 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
CDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to Seattle
1 carrier, 49 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,705 mi 4h 29m nonstop -2h behind 82 1-stop hubs

STL–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,705 miles in approximately 4h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JL, QR 28 739, 7M9, B39M 4h29-4h32 100% Oneworld HA, JL, QR
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – QR
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, JL, QR
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to SEA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,064
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind St Louis.
STL: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,705 mi / 2,744 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 29m to 4h 35m.
Getting from SEA

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.

Seattle Climate

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.

STL–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,705 mi / 2,744 km
Flight time4h 29m to 4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights49 out / 49 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 4h 29m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,705 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from STL to SEA. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, ASE, VNY, BLI, BOI, AFW, FTW, BFI, FAR, ICT, HOU, IND, BZN, SUN, FCA, RNO, SJC, EGE, SBD, TEB, TUS, TUL, SBA, CVG, OKC, ONT, MRY, PSP, SNA, BUR, ELP, RSW, PVR, ABQ, SJD, CHS, MIA, CUN, LAX, SAT, KOA, ORD, ATL, SFO, DFW, SLC, MDW, PHL, TPA, OMA, MKE, MSP, DEN, MCI, CLE, BWI, IAH, AUS, PDX, RDU, SMF, LAS, DAL, CMH, MSY, PIT, PHX, DTW, EWR, BNA, IAD, MCO, CLT, HND, LHR, DCA, BOS, FLL, FRA, SAN, JFK and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 2 hours behind St Louis.
Yes, return flights from SEA to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 STL to SEA

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to SEA ranges from 4 hours 29 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,705 miles (2,744 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.