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Cheapest return flight
£213
Typical prices: £202-£353
Delta
Sat 20/10Wed 24/10
SEA - DFW • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£216
Typical prices: £208-£358
Delta
Mon 22/10Fri 26/10
SEA - DFW • Direct
Advice from real travellers
American Basic Economy skips checked bags; Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding.
British Airways economy includes a cabin bag and 79 cm legroom for better comfort.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta. Average duration is 4h 03m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £156 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Dallas (SEA-DFW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Seattle to Dallas

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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17:55 - 23:57SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
4h 02mdirect
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08:10 - 12:52DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
£213Delta
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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09:36 - 15:40SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
4h 04mdirect
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06:30 - 08:58DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 28mdirect
£216Delta
Tue, 29 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
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14:00 - 23:29SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
7h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
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06:25 - 13:00DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
£219Delta
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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05:30 - 13:54SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
6h 24m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:34 - 16:24DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 50m1 stop Salt Lake City
£220Delta
Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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09:36 - 15:40SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
4h 04mdirect
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08:10 - 12:52DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
£224Delta
Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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17:55 - 23:57SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
4h 02mdirect
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06:30 - 08:58DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 28mdirect
£227Delta
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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12:14 - 22:54SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
8h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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22:03 - 09:45DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
13h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£236Frontier
Fri, 11 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Delta Logo
15:21 - 23:53SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
6h 32m1 stop Los Angeles
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06:30 - 09:13DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 43mdirect
£238Delta
Wed, 30 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
United Airlines Logo
23:44 - 09:37SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
7h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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07:00 - 12:23DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 23m1 stop San Francisco
£242United Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Frontier Logo
16:27 - 12:13SEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
17h 46m2 stops Denver Intl Minneapolis St Paul
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13:21 - 18:54DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 33m1 stop Los Angeles
£243Frontier
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Return flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport start at £213. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £202 to £353. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £213 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at £210 return.
  • July (£347) and June (£341) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Dallas

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and SEA

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£131
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

When to book flights from Seattle to Dallas

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Dallas based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Seattle to Dallas: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Seattle to Dallas 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024
Long train ride in Dallas to gates, but pretty easy to navigate, no real issues
DeeFlew with Alaska Airlines-Sept 2024
Arrive early as repairs and construction underway at Seatac.
kabirFlew with American Airlines-Aug 2024
Red eye flights can be a full flight. If possible, upgrade your seat. Stay away from sitting by flight attendant
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
If you like your feet warm, avoid wearing sandles. Cool air blew across my feet for almost four (4) hours.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
Arrive early. Busy airport and rental car return is far from Airport
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Bring snacks, water, and a change of clothes.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Mar 2024
The people mover in DFW is really fast. It can get you to your gate faster than you can run, for sure!

Your Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    3 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines
    • Delta

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

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

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

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

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £156 return via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared with £286 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 79% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 7% of one-stop connections
    • Ontario (ONT) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 3% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £259 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £324, a difference of £65. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 13%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are American Airlines Center, Cotton Bowl, and Dallas Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 00:24 and lands at 04:27
    • Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 04:02.

    The flight takes about 4h 03m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £275. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    A direct flight from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport takes 4h 03m, covering 1,657 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £213 to £970. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £144, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Alaska Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

    Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights are:

    • Alaska Airlines: 89% on time
    • Frontier: 88% on time
    • American Airlines: 86% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 21m, compared to 9h 00m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 10h 21m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Seattle and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 2 hours ahead of Seattle (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW)?

    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Easirent
    • Europcar
    • Ace
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight?

    Return flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport range from £202 to £353, with an average of £275 over the past 12 months. Anything below £202 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights:

    • • Alaska Airlines
    • • American Airlines
    • • Delta

    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.

Your guide to booking Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £259 – about £65 less than Sunday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport trip for January. Fares historically average £210 return in that month – typically £137 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Alaska Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 89% of Alaska Airlines flights from Seattle to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 87%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours23 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £156 return on this route – about £129 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Dallas?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Dallas/Fort Worth to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

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