Flying from Seattle to Dallas: what you need to know
All great adventures set off from Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out the options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Dallas leaving from this terminal.
When it comes to landing in Dallas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a major gateway. Another is Dallas Love Field (DAL).
The average time for a direct flight from Seattle to Dallas is 3 hours 54 minutes. Dallas's timezone is UTC-5, making Dallas 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
With 127 flights a week between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Seattle to Dallas with American Airlines at 00:13. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from SEA to DFW is with American Airlines at 23:59.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to Dallas. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
For a flight within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've found cheap flights from Seattle to Dallas, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Dallas jetting out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Set out from SEA, and then make your arrival at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Seattle to Dallas leaving from SEA include:
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Seattle to Dallas that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Dallas, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Dallas. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Dallas:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You can arrive at LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 11 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 23 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to Dallas, chill out in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Dallas, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DFW:
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
The centre of Dallas is about 16 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). After your flight from Seattle to Dallas has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 50 minutes.
After your flight from Seattle to Dallas, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to DAL. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Dallas
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Dallas is C$108. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$210. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from Seattle to Dallas.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to Dallas. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Dallas
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Dallas. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Dallas in February.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle to Dallas in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Dallas in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Dallas
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Dallas, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are major attractions which should feature on every Dallas itinerary.
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