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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 13:39
• Latest: departs at 18:29 and lands at 01:08.

The flight takes about 6h 39m.

A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle takes 6h 39m, covering 2,712 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle range from £248 to £416, with an average of £309 over the past 12 months. Anything below £248 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 97% above the route average of £309. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £208 return via Los Angeles (LAX), compared with £306 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£68 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Seattle flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £267 to £1,051. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Fort Lauderdale to Seattle flights:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £146, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Fort Lauderdale to Seattle route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Fort Lauderdale to Seattle route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £288 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £358, a difference of £70. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Seattle. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 20m, compared to 8h 24m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 33m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Seattle is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are The Westin Seattle, Seattle Center, and Seattle Marriott Waterfront. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Seattle flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.