Van Nuys to Seattle (VNY–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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936 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MDW Chicago 10h 28m EJALXJSGX LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
DAL Dallas 17h 51m UD WN Dallas (DAL) to Seattle flights
RDD Redding ~6h 51m GV ASQR Redding (RDD) to Seattle flights
IDA Idaho Falls ~8h 25m ASAYQR Idaho Falls (IDA) to Seattle flights
BWI Baltimore ~11h 42m JD ASAYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Seattle flights
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Van Nuys to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
936 mi 2h nonstop

VNY–SEA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
56
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
VNY → SEA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
SEA → VNY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric VNY→SEA BUR→SEA LAX→SEA
Distance from VNY 8 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 37
Weekly flights ~1 105 670
Flight time 2h 2h 31m 2h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
936 mi / 1,506 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
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.

VNY–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance936 mi / 1,506 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNY to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 936 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field.
Yes, return flights from SEA to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and SNA. 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 VNY to SEA

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to SEA is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 936 miles (1,506 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).