Tacoma to Seattle (TIW–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tacoma to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
18 mi

TIW–SEA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TIW → SEA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
SEA → TIW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Tacoma

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric TIW→SEA BFI→SEA PAE→SEA
Distance from TIW 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Airports within 200 miles of TIW with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seattle is 0 hours the same as Tacoma.
TIW: PDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tacoma, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
18 mi / 28 km
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.

TIW–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tacoma to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance18 mi / 28 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: TIW
IATA / ICAOTIW / KTIW
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation294 ft / 90 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIW to SEA flights.
Yes, return flights from SEA to TIW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI, PAE 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Everett (PAE) and Victoria (YYJ).