United States flag Seattle Airport (SEA)

Country United States | North America | Major Hub | IATA: SEA | ICAO: KSEA | Elevation 433 ft · 132 m | Local time

Destinations
152
Flights / day
763
Busiest route
Anchorage
Top airline
Alaska Airlines

Seattle Tacoma Airport averages 763 flights per day to 152 destinations, with 117 domestic routes and 35 international routes. A total of 53 airlines operate at SEA, led by Alaska Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 23 countries across four continents, with Canada representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Seattle Tacoma connects to Singapore, with a typical flight time of 16 hr 0 mins. Updated: July 18, 2026

Route Network

Seattle Tacoma Airport connects 152 destinations worldwide, with Anchorage standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Singapore, and the shortest flight is to Pasco.

United States of America flag Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America 5 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,445 mi · 2,326 km
29
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 5 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
955 mi · 1,537 km
25
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 6 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
1,022 mi · 1,645 km
25
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
679 mi · 1,093 km
24
per day
United States of America flag Portland (PDX) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
129 mi · 208 km
23
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 4 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,716 mi · 2,762 km
22
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 5 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,107 mi · 1,782 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Spokane (GEG) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
223 mi · 359 km
19
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
127 mi · 205 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
867 mi · 1,395 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 4 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,658 mi · 2,668 km
18
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,052 mi · 1,692 km
18
per day
United States of America flag Sacramento (SMF) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
606 mi · 975 km
17
per day
United States of America flag San Jose (SJC) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
697 mi · 1,122 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Boise (BOI) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
398 mi · 641 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Salt Lake City (SLC) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
688 mi · 1,107 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Santa Ana (SNA) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
979 mi · 1,576 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 4 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,178 mi · 3,505 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,395 mi · 2,245 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 45 mins
2,489 mi · 4,006 km
12
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,415 mi · 3,887 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Ontario (ONT) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
957 mi · 1,540 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 30 mins
2,395 mi · 3,855 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Redmond (RDM) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
228 mi · 366 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Eugene (EUG) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
234 mi · 376 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Honolulu (HNL) – United States of America 2 airlines
6 hr 30 mins
2,677 mi · 4,308 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,872 mi · 3,013 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Pasco (PSC) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
171 mi · 276 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Juneau (JNU) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
908 mi · 1,461 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,769 mi · 2,847 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,922 mi · 3,093 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Fairbanks (FAI) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,530 mi · 2,462 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Medford (MFR) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
352 mi · 566 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Oakland (OAK) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
672 mi · 1,082 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
541 mi · 871 km
7
per day
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
451 mi · 726 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,974 mi · 3,176 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 30 mins
2,372 mi · 3,818 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Burbank (BUR) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
938 mi · 1,510 km
7
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 4 airlines
9 hr 55 mins
4,786 mi · 7,702 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Kahului (OGG) – United States of America 2 airlines
6 hr 25 mins
2,640 mi · 4,248 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,551 mi · 4,105 km
6
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 4 airlines
12 hr 35 mins
6,063 mi · 9,757 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Ketchikan (KTN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
679 mi · 1,093 km
6
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 6 airlines
11 hr 0 mins
5,203 mi · 8,373 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,274 mi · 3,660 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Kansas City (MCI) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,486 mi · 2,392 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Kailua/Kona (KOA) – United States of America 2 airlines
6 hr 30 mins
2,689 mi · 4,327 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 3 airlines
6 hr 10 mins
2,721 mi · 4,379 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Missoula (MSO) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
387 mi · 624 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,705 mi · 2,744 km
5
per day
Canada flag Victoria (YYJ) – Canada 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
98 mi · 157 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Reno (RNO) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
564 mi · 907 km
4
per day
Iceland flag Reykjavik (KEF) – Iceland 2 airlines
7 hr 50 mins
3,611 mi · 5,811 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Billings-Logan (BIL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
662 mi · 1,065 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Bellingham (BLI) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
93 mi · 150 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,960 mi · 3,154 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Lihue (LIH) – United States of America 2 airlines
SEA → LIH
3
per day
United States of America flag Pullman Moscow (PUW) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → PUW
3
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,349 mi · 3,780 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 45 mins
2,517 mi · 4,051 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Tucson (TUS) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,216 mi · 1,957 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Washington (DCA) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,323 mi · 3,738 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 20 mins
2,300 mi · 3,702 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,329 mi · 3,748 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,729 mi · 2,782 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Fresno (FAT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
749 mi · 1,206 km
3
per day
Mexico flag Guadalajara (GDL) – Mexico 2 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,143 mi · 3,448 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Albuquerque (ABQ) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,179 mi · 1,897 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Columbus (CMH) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
2,011 mi · 3,236 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Indianapolis (IND) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,861 mi · 2,996 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Oklahoma City (OKC) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,517 mi · 2,441 km
2
per day
United States of America flag San Luis Obispo (SBP) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
848 mi · 1,365 km
2
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
10 hr 5 mins
4,872 mi · 7,840 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Cleveland (CLE) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
2,015 mi · 3,244 km
2
per day
Canada flag Edmonton (YEG) – Canada 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
558 mi · 898 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 2 airlines
6 hr 10 mins
2,714 mi · 4,368 km
2
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 2 airlines
10 hr 30 mins
5,093 mi · 8,197 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Milwaukee (MKE) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,690 mi · 2,719 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
2,083 mi · 3,353 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Omaha (OMA) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,364 mi · 2,195 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Palm Springs (PSP) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
988 mi · 1,590 km
2
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
10 hr 20 mins
5,002 mi · 8,049 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
2,119 mi · 3,411 km
2
per day
United States of America flag San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,774 mi · 2,854 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Santa Barbara (SBA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
909 mi · 1,463 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Sitka (SIT) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → SIT
2
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 2 airlines
10 hr 15 mins
4,757 mi · 7,656 km
2
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 2 airlines
10 hr 20 mins
4,792 mi · 7,712 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Walla Walla (ALW) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → ALW
2
per day
United States of America flag Wenatchee (EAT) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → EAT
2
per day
United States of America flag Yakima (YKM) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → YKM
2
per day
United States of America flag Idaho Falls (IDA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
565 mi · 909 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Santa Rosa (STS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
618 mi · 995 km
2
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
2,055 mi · 3,307 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Hailey (SUN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
474 mi · 763 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Kalispell (FCA) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
378 mi · 608 km
2
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 2 airlines
SEA → FCO
2
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
12 hr 15 mins
6,055 mi · 9,745 km
1
per day
United States of America flag San Bernardino (SBD) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
960 mi · 1,544 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Dallas (DAL) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,668 mi · 2,684 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → HOU
1
per day
United States of America flag Arcata/Eureka (ACV) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → ACV
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
14 hr 40 mins
7,398 mi · 11,906 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
14 hr 40 mins
7,412 mi · 11,928 km
1
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
9 hr 30 mins
4,526 mi · 7,283 km
1
per day
United States of America flag El Paso (ELP) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,368 mi · 2,201 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Great Falls (GTF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
510 mi · 822 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Helena (HLN) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → HLN
1
per day
Canada flag Kelowna (YLW) – Canada 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
219 mi · 352 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Lewiston (LWS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
261 mi · 419 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,334 mi · 3,757 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Monterey (MRY) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
751 mi · 1,208 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Redding (RDD) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → RDD
1
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
11 hr 55 mins
5,709 mi · 9,188 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Tulsa (TUL) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → TUL
1
per day
United States of America flag Wichita (ICT) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,427 mi · 2,296 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Charleston (CHS) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,410 mi · 3,879 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Jackson (JAC) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
619 mi · 996 km
1
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
10 hr 50 mins
5,268 mi · 8,478 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Port Angeles (CLM) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
72 mi · 116 km
6
per week
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 1 airline
16 hr 0 mins
8,065 mi · 12,979 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Seattle (BFI) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
6 mi · 9 km
5
per week
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
SEA → CPH
5
per week
United States of America flag Friday Harbor (FRD) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → FRD
5
per week
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 1 airline
SEA → HKG
5
per week
United States of America flag Eastsound (ESD) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → ESD
4
per week
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
SEA → HEL
4
per week
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 1 airline
13 hr 35 mins
6,652 mi · 10,705 km
4
per week
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 1 airline
SEA → BCN
3
per week
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
11 hr 20 mins
5,393 mi · 8,679 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Chicago-Rockford (RFD) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,654 mi · 2,662 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Grand Junction (GJT) – United States of America 2 airlines
SEA → GJT
2
per week
United States of America flag Greensboro (GSO) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,287 mi · 3,681 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Twin Falls (TWF) – United States of America 2 airlines
SEA → TWF
2
per week
United States of America flag Albany (ALB) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → ALB
1
per week
United States of America flag Aspen (ASE) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → ASE
1
per week
United States of America flag Bountiful (BTF) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → BTF
1
per week
United States of America flag Burlington/Mount Vernon (MVW) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → MVW
1
per week
China flag Chongqing (CKG) – China 1 airline
12 hr 55 mins
6,299 mi · 10,138 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Daytona Beach (DAB) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → DAB
1
per week
United States of America flag Eagle (EGE) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
938 mi · 1,510 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Fort Worth (AFW) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,642 mi · 2,642 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Grand Rapids (GRR) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → GRR
1
per week
United States of America flag Hayden (HDN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
889 mi · 1,431 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Huntsville (HSV) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → HSV
1
per week
Japan flag Misawa (MSJ) – Japan 1 airline
SEA → MSJ
1
per week
United States of America flag Napa (APC) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → APC
1
per week
Mexico flag Puerto Vallarta (PVR) – Mexico 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,081 mi · 3,349 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Riverton (RIW) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → RIW
1
per week
Mexico flag Tijuana (TIJ) – Mexico 1 airline
SEA → TIJ
1
per week
United States of America flag Wilmington (ILM) – United States of America 1 airline
SEA → ILM
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 18, 2026.

Seattle Tacoma Airport is served by 53 airlines, with Alaska Airlines in the lead at 38% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 67% of routes. 35 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 31 airlines operate international routes, compared with 25 airlines serving domestic routes. Singapore Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Singapore with a flight time of 16 hrs.

Alaska Airlines (106 routes)
Delta Air Lines (62 routes)
Southwest Airlines (18 routes)
United Airlines (10 routes)
American Airlines (8 routes)
ATI (5 routes)
NetJets Aviation (5 routes)
Empire Airlines (5 routes)
Frontier Airlines (4 routes)
Flexjet (4 routes)
Atlas Air (3 routes)
Air Canada (2 routes)
VJA (2 routes)
JetBlue Airways (2 routes)
Aeromexico (2 routes)
Volaris (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
Hainan Airlines (2 routes)
Omni Air International (1 routes)
Priester Aviation (1 routes)
Kenmore Air (1 routes)
Envoy Air (1 routes)
Vuela El Salvador (1 routes)
Baker Aviation (1 routes)
Sun Country Airlines (1 routes)
PXT (1 routes)
WestJet (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
Virgin Atlantic (1 routes)
China Airlines (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
Starlux Airlines (1 routes)
Air Incheon (1 routes)
Asiana Airlines (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
Icelandair (1 routes)
Condor (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Japan Airlines (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Aer Lingus (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
WDY (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
Finnair (1 routes)
Philippine Airlines (1 routes)
Jet Linx Aviation (1 routes)
ATI Jet (1 routes)
PlaneSense (1 routes)

Seattle Tacoma Airport provides direct service to 23 countries across four continents. The route network is 77% domestic and 23% international. Canada is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 676/day
Canada - 36/day
United Kingdom - 6/day
Taiwan - 6/day
South Korea - 6/day
Mexico - 5/day
Japan - 5/day
Iceland - 4/day
Germany - 3/day
Netherlands - 2/day
France - 2/day
Italy - 2/day
China - 2/day
Türkiye - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Ireland - 1/day
Singapore - 1/day
Denmark - 1/day
Hong Kong - 1/day
Finland - 1/day
Philippines - 1/day
Spain - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
20 min late
4 min (-15.7%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
11 min early
2 min (-27.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 19

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
23 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
1 hr 55 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
1 hr 58 min late
Arrival
48 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
1 hr 43 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
34 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
26 min late
7 min (+34.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
9 min early
3 min (+27.1%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (7 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 17

2026

Departure
40 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 16

2026

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 15

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 14

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 13

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
22 min late
3 min (+14.6%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
10 min early
2 min (+13.9%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (30 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 17

2026

Departure
40 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 16

2026

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 15

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 14

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 13

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 11

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 10

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 9

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 8

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 4

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 1

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 27

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 26

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 25

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 24

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 23

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 22

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 21

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 20

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 19

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#9 (763 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#81 (152 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
11,913 ft 3,631 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
11,913 ft 3,631 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
9,436 ft 2,876 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
9,436 ft 2,876 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,507 ft 2,593 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,507 ft 2,593 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
10,000 ft 3,048 m 2,000 ft 610 m Closed

Runway Length

Runways at Seattle Tacoma Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Seattle Tacoma (IATA: SEA) operates around 763 flights per day to 152 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 117 domestic and 35 international routes, with Alaska Airlines as the leading carrier and Anchorage currently the busiest connection. From SEA, passengers can reach 23 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,631 m (11,913 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for the Pacific Northwest and a major hub for travel between North America and Asia. Its network combines strong domestic connectivity across the United States with a growing number of long-haul international routes, particularly to East Asia and Europe. This balance allows the airport to function both as a regional hub and an international gateway.

The airline mix is led by Alaska Airlines, which operates its largest hub at Seattle, alongside Delta Air Lines, which has developed a significant international presence. A range of international carriers also operate long-haul services, supporting both local demand from the Seattle metropolitan area and connecting traffic across the region.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport operates a central terminal with multiple concourses arranged around it. Passengers move between concourses using a combination of walking corridors and an underground train loop, allowing efficient transfers within the airport.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Central terminal layout with multiple concourses
  • Underground train system connecting concourses
  • Integrated domestic and international operations
  • Ongoing expansion and modernization projects

Passenger facilities are distributed across all concourses, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and passenger comfort. The airport provides WiFi, charging areas, and a wide range of retail and dining options, along with premium services for frequent travelers.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Free WiFi and charging stations
  • Retail and duty-free shopping areas
  • Dining options across concourses
  • Premium and accessibility services

Airport Lounges

Seattle Airport offers a range of lounge facilities across its concourses, with both airline-operated lounges and independent options available. These lounges cater to domestic and international passengers, with access depending on airline status, ticket class, or lounge memberships.

Notable lounges include:

  • Alaska Lounge
  • Delta Sky Club
  • The Centurion Lounge
  • The Club at SEA

Dining and Food Options

Dining at Seattle Airport reflects the region’s strong food culture, with a mix of national chains and locally inspired concepts available across the terminal. The airport places an emphasis on showcasing local brands alongside familiar options.

Common dining options include:

  • Starbucks
  • Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
  • Ivar’s Seafood Bar
  • Anthony’s Restaurant
  • McDonald’s

Public Transport and Parking

Seattle Airport is connected to the city via the Link light rail system, which provides direct service between the airport and downtown Seattle. This rail connection is one of the primary public transport options for passengers traveling to and from the airport.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Link light rail
  • Local bus services
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services
  • Private vehicle access via major highways

Road access is supported by direct connections to Interstate 5 and State Route 518, providing convenient links to the wider Seattle metropolitan area. Parking facilities are available on-site, with options for different travel durations. More details are available via the official SEA parking pages.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking near terminals
  • Long-term parking areas
  • General parking garage
  • Reserved and premium parking

Runways and Operations

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport operates three parallel runways, allowing for efficient handling of aircraft movements under varying weather conditions. The runway system supports both domestic and international operations, including long-haul flights.

The runway system includes:

  • Three parallel runways
  • Capacity for simultaneous operations
  • Infrastructure supporting mixed aircraft types
  • Long runways suitable for widebody aircraft

The airport’s operational setup is designed to manage steady traffic volumes while maintaining reliability, particularly in challenging weather conditions common to the region.

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Seattle Airport plays a key role in connecting the Pacific Northwest to the rest of the United States and the world. It serves as a major hub for domestic travel while also acting as a gateway for international flights, particularly across the Pacific.

The airport’s role includes:

  • A primary hub for Alaska Airlines
  • A growing international gateway
  • A regional connector in the Pacific Northwest
  • A transfer point for domestic and international routes

Passenger demand is driven by a combination of local traffic from the Seattle metropolitan area and connecting passengers, supported by strong economic and tourism activity in the region.

Location and Catchment Area

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is located approximately 23 kilometers (14 miles) south of downtown Seattle. Its position provides access to a large metropolitan area and supports strong regional connectivity.

The airport serves:

  • Seattle metropolitan area
  • Western Washington
  • The Pacific Northwest region
  • International travelers connecting through the airport

Its location near major highways and rail connections makes it easily accessible for both local and regional passengers.

Hotels Near the Airport

Seattle Airport is surrounded by a range of hotels, many of which are located within a short distance of the terminal and offer shuttle services. These hotels cater to transit passengers, business travelers, and overnight stays.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Seattle Airport Marriott
  • Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
  • Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport
  • Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

Airport History

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport opened in 1944 as a joint project between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, developed to meet the growing demand for air travel in the region. Initially built during World War II, the airport quickly transitioned into a major civilian airport after the war.

In the decades that followed, the airport expanded its infrastructure to accommodate increasing passenger numbers and larger aircraft. New runways and terminal facilities were added, allowing the airport to grow alongside the rapid expansion of commercial aviation in the United States.

A significant phase of modernization began in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with investments in terminal upgrades, runway improvements, and passenger services. These developments helped position Seattle as an important hub for both domestic and international travel.

Today, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport continues to expand and modernize, reflecting its growing role as a gateway between North America and Asia, as well as a key airport within the U.S. aviation network.

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