Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with about 153 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,024-mile flight takes about 2h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,024 mi ยท 1,648 km
- Flight time
- 2h 58m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying DEN to SEA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 46 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200 | 285,190 | 2h 57m |
| Alaska Airlines | 38 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 238,198 | 3h 0m |
| Southwest Airlines | 34 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 207,039 | 2h 55m |
| Delta Air Lines | 21 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A220-100, Boeing 737-800 | 86,816 | 2h 58m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 80,781 | 3h 1m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 14,252 | 3h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to SEA flight schedule
36 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 12 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 9:08pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1482United Airlines | 6:00am | 8:00am | 10 | 93% |
| AS 643Alaska Airlines | 6:02am | 8:05am | 18 | 90% |
| DL 1731Delta Air Lines | 6:20am | 8:19am | 31 | 89% |
| F9 4545Frontier Airlines | 7:15am | 9:19am | 31 | 83% |
| UA 2271United Airlines | 8:02am | 10:01am | 31 | 92% |
| AS 317Alaska Airlines | 8:40am | 10:42am | 31 | 79% |
| WN 4870Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 10:40am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4462Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 11:00am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 883Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 11:10am | 12 | 50% |
| UA 2757United Airlines | 9:45am | 11:44am | 18 | 72% |
| F9 1175Frontier Airlines | 11:00am | 1:17pm | 31 | 84% |
| UA 1424United Airlines | 11:21am | 1:21pm | 10 | 86% |
| UA 2058United Airlines | 11:23am | 1:22pm | 21 | 86% |
| WN 888Southwest Airlines | 11:25am | 1:20pm | 12 | 33% |
| AS 682Alaska Airlines | 12:02pm | 2:00pm | 13 | 84% |
| AS 381Alaska Airlines | 12:55pm | 2:53pm | 18 | 74% |
| WN 1536Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 2:55pm | 12 | 25% |
| DL 1358Delta Air Lines | 1:21pm | 3:23pm | 31 | 77% |
| UA 464United Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:52pm | 15 | 67% |
| UA 2164United Airlines | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 8 | 80% |
| WN 1670Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 5:35pm | 20 | 15% |
| UA 2013United Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:42pm | 31 | 78% |
| WN 4514Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 6:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4980Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 6:15pm | 5 | n/a |
| AS 535Alaska Airlines | 4:36pm | 6:38pm | 30 | 64% |
| WN 3544Southwest Airlines | 4:45pm | 6:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| AS 309Alaska Airlines | 5:34pm | 7:34pm | 11 | 46% |
| AS 249Alaska Airlines | 6:15pm | 8:17pm | 17 | 48% |
| DL 2543Delta Air Lines | 6:43pm | 8:45pm | 31 | 53% |
| WN 555Southwest Airlines | 6:50pm | 8:45pm | 12 | 0% |
| UA 360United Airlines | 7:14pm | 9:15pm | 31 | 65% |
| AS 615Alaska Airlines | 7:30pm | 9:30pm | 13 | 62% |
| WN 3415Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:55pm | 12 | 30% |
| UA 2651United Airlines | 9:03pm | 11:04pm | 19 | 68% |
| WN 4800Southwest Airlines | 9:05pm | 11:05pm | 12 | 58% |
| AS 493Alaska Airlines | 9:08pm | 11:10pm | 12 | 46% |
Is DEN to SEA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 6,328 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,908 | 81% | 12 min | 0.5% |
| Alaska Airlines | 1,551 | 75% | 16 min | 0.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,342 | 60% | 22 min | 0.3% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,088 | 78% | 19 min | 0.8% |
| Frontier Airlines | 439 | 83% | 10 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 612 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 516 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 631 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 225 | 78% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 472 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 509 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 399 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 399 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 352 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 162 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 411 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 741 | 66% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 274 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 338 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 642 | 99,911 | |
| September 2025 | 575 | 83,860 | |
| October 2025 | 549 | 78,689 | |
| November 2025 | 457 | 63,630 | |
| December 2025 | 468 | 66,293 | |
| January 2026 | 434 | 57,337 | |
| February 2026 | 401 | 53,545 | |
| March 2026 | 447 | 62,673 | |
| April 2026 | 469 | 64,414 | |
| May 2026 | 547 | 82,096 | |
| June 2026 | 629 | 95,277 | |
| July 2026 | 677 | 104,750 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.