Oakland to Seattle flights
Direct and connecting flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Oakland to Seattle take?
Flight time from Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Oakland to Seattle?
Airline availability for OAK to SEA changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Oakland to Seattle?
Direct (nonstop) availability on OAK to SEA varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Horizon Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- FDX5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Horizon Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| FDX | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning OAK → SEA
OAK to SEA is a short-haul route of 1,082 km (672 mi). See the return SEA → OAK route.
Alternative airports near Oakland: Hayward (HWD) — 11 km, Alameda (NGZ) — 12 km, San Francisco (SFO) — 18 km.
Alternative airports near Seattle: Seattle (BFI) — 9 km, Renton (RNT) — 9 km, Tacoma (TIW) — 28 km.