Tampa to Seattle (TPA–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,517 miles in approximately 6h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, JX | 21 | 73J, 7M9 | 6h11-6h18 | Oneworld | HA, JX | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | A21N | 6h16 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→SEA | MCO→SEA | RSW→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 81 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 77 | 2 |
| Flight time | 6h 11m | 5h 59m | 6h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 26% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
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.
TPA–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to SEA
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to SEA ranges from 6 hours 11 minutes to 6 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,517 miles (4,051 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).