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Find cheap flights from Greensboro to Seattle from $234

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Cheap flight deals from Greensboro to Seattle (GSO-SEA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Greensboro to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:28 am - 12:34 pmGSO-SEA
10h 06m1 stop
9:46 pm - 8:34 amSEA-GSO
7h 48m1 stop
$313American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 21
5:28 am - 12:34 pmGSO-SEA
10h 06m1 stop
1:14 am - 11:46 amSEA-GSO
7h 32m1 stop
$314American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 20
4:30 pm - 10:18 pmGSO-SEA
8h 48m1 stop
9:53 am - 10:51 pmSEA-GSO
9h 58m1 stop
$387Delta
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Tue, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 7
5:17 pm - 11:12 pmGSO-SEA
8h 55m1 stop
9:40 pm - 8:08 amSEA-GSO
7h 28m1 stop
$390American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
5:39 pm - 11:08 pmGSO-SEA
8h 29m1 stop
12:20 am - 12:41 pmSEA-GSO
9h 21m1 stop
$392American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
3:30 pm - 10:25 pmGSO-SEA
9h 55m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:38 pmSEA-GSO
8h 38m1 stop
$445Delta
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 27
6:34 am - 10:45 pmGSO-SEA
19h 11m2 stops
7:00 am - 4:54 pmSEA-GSO
6h 54m1 stop
$475United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 21
5:40 pm - 8:02 amGSO-SEA
17h 22m2 stops
5:05 am - 10:44 pmSEA-GSO
14h 39m1 stop
$491United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
12:24 pm - 6:11 pmGSO-SEA
8h 47m1 stop
6:02 am - 4:50 pmSEA-GSO
7h 48m1 stop
$576Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 27
7:30 am - 3:02 pmGSO-SEA
10h 32m1 stop
6:02 am - 4:48 pmSEA-GSO
7h 46m1 stop
$607Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 28

Flights from Greensboro to Seattle - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Greensboro to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Greensboro to Seattle?

The average price of all flights from Greensboro to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Greensboro to Seattle, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Seattle, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Greensboro to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Greensboro to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Greensboro to Seattle is November, where tickets cost $386 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of tickets is $706 and $685 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Greensboro to Seattle?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Greensboro to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Greensboro to Seattle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Greensboro to Seattle?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Greensboro to Seattle found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $313 on American Airlines, followed by Delta ($387). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $234 on American Airlines and from $264 on Delta.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Greensboro to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Greensboro to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Greensboro to Seattle

  • Which airlines flying from Greensboro to Seattle assist passengers with reduced mobility?

    All airlines flying from Greensboro to Seattle offer assistance services to passengers with reduced mobility. Each airline flying on this route has wheelchair assistance to help passengers with reduced mobility get through the airport easily. Most airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines, also have attendants assisting you when checking in, boarding, or alighting from planes.

  • Are there public transportation options from Seattle Tacoma Airport to Downtown Seattle?

    Several public transportation options are available from SEA to the city center. One of the most affordable options is to take the tram. The 1-Line connects the airport to the International District/ Chinatown Station. It departs from the airport every 10 to 15 minutes. You can also ride on the buses. Flixbus USA, Dungeness Line – Olympic, Greyhound USA, and King Country Metro 124 link the airport to the downtown area. The buses run approximately two to five times a day.

  • Which airlines flying from Greensboro to Seattle allow pets to fly in the cabin?

    If you meet their guidelines, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines allow small dogs and cats to travel in the cabin. The pet should be secured in an FDA-approved carrier. American Airlines accepts hard-sided kennels of 19 x 13 x 9 inches or soft-sided ones of 18 x 11 x 11 inches. United Airlines accepts the same size for soft-sided kennels and 17.5 x 12 x 7.5 inches for hard-sided ones. Delta recommends soft-sided kennels of 18 x 11 x 11 inches.

  • What are the common stopover options for flights from Greensboro to Seattle?

    Flights from Greensboro to Seattle usually have at least a single stop en route. The stopover options for these flights vary from one airline to another. Most of the connecting flights on this route have common stops in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte Douglas (CLT), and Chicago O’ Hare (ORD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Greensboro to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Greensboro to Seattle was $234 for a one-way ticket and $313 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Greensboro and Seattle?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Greensboro to Seattle?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Greensboro to Seattle?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Greensboro and Seattle, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Greensboro to Seattle, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Greensboro to Seattle are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $567 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $548 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Greensboro to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Greensboro to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Greensboro to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Greensboro is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Greensboro to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to Greensboro with another airline. Booking your flights between Greensboro and SEA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Greensboro to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from Greensboro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from GSO to Seattle

  • Flights from Greensboro usually depart from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO). The airport is an important gateway to North Carolina regarding air passenger traffic. GSO also serves Winston – Salem, High Point, and the entire Piedmont Triad region.
  • When traveling from Greensboro to Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), it is advisable to choose either Delta or Alaska Airlines. Both airlines have a significant presence at the airport, making them convenient options with a wider range of flight choices. By selecting either Delta or Alaska Airlines, you can enjoy more flexibility in scheduling your trip and have access to additional services and amenities provided by these reputable carriers.
  • Consider flying from Greensboro to Seattle with American Airlines if you're a nursing mother or traveling with a kid under 15. The airline allows nursing mothers to bring a breast pump and a soft-sided cooler free in addition to allowed carry-on items. American Airlines also helps families sit together with their kids during the travel.
  • Consider booking Business Class if you’re flying with United from Greensboro to Seattle. You will get a more relaxed experience right from check in gates to baggage claim at SEA. United Business Class ticket priority boarding, priority check-in, and priority bag handling after your flight. You will also enjoy modern and extra-spacious seats and enhanced connectivity and entertainment.
  • Both SEA and GSO have pet relief areas. Indoor pet relief areas in GSO are on the Lower Level Landslide of the terminal. Outdoor areas are below Gates 45 and 26 at the end of the terminal building. SEA’s indoor pet relief areas near Hudson News in the Central Terminal and on the train level on Concourse N.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Greensboro to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Greensboro to Seattle. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Greensboro to Seattle? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9147 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
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The flight was great. The pilot was great. It was really annoying that the staff had facemasks on. Hard to hear what they’re saying when a mask is covering their mouth. I enjoyed the flight, but there was a crying baby in front of me. You guys should offer flights baby free. I would be very into that me and the person next to me discussed how they should make free flights for all of us that don’t have kids. I wouldn’t mind paying extra to not have to deal with the smell of a dirty diaper or screaming of a child. Also, if they had a separate room, the babies could be sent to the back with a curtain or something muddle the horrible sounds.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2024GEG - SEA
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The flight was great. The pilot was great. It was really annoying that the staff had facemasks on. Hard to hear what they’re saying when a mask is covering their mouth. I enjoyed the flight, but there was a crying baby in front of me. You guys should offer flights baby free. I would be very into that me and the person next to me discussed how they should make free flights for all of us that don’t have kids. I wouldn’t mind paying extra to not have to deal with the smell of a dirty diaper or screaming of a child. Also, if they had a separate room, the babies could be sent to the back with a curtain or something muddle the horrible sounds.

Smooth. Courteous. Fun. One problem: the wheels on my checked roller back were broken when I picked up baggage at destination. Must have happened during flight baggage handling but I don’t know where.

Staff very helpful and friendly, in flight entertainment poor. Flight left late and thus arrived 20 minutes late to final destination.

First time flying with Alaska and the staff were All professional from checkin to departure! I do plan to book more flights with Alaska. Thanks

Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

Overall good flight, smooth and on time and comfortable. Disappointing that food is not served and you can't purchase the snack packs on the plane.

There was a row with three women who were very loud - talking and laughing. In an open, outdoor setting that's fine. On an airplane, no. The flight attendants told the women they were the fun row. It took the woman sitting in the row ahead of the loud women to tell them they were too loud, but everyone in the general vicinity was irritated. I didn't think it would be possible to be so rowdy for so long. Then when we landed we weren't let off at a gate. We had to be bussed in and the bus contended with airline traffic. After dealing with the loud passengers, this was not what I was expecting. An incredibly disappointing experience with an airline that I have always regarded as one of the better ones.

They oversold my flight by 9 seats so when I went to check in I was not assigned a seat and the only one available if I didn’t want to chance it were 100 dollars more

Was not happy that we had to wait an additional 50 minutes for passengers that were still in TSA. This delay made us miss our connecting flight in Seattle to get home to tuck in our two little toddlers. We ran off the plane and ran across the entire airport trying to make this flight only to get to the gate to see that they have ended boarding. So they were willing to wait for passengers in Hawaii but not Seattle?? Especially when this wasn't even our fault. I expect to receive miles for missing our flight and spending an additional 4 hours in Seattle.

Better organizing of entry and exit onto the plane regarding all of the baggage people haul on. There should be a better system so those with no baggage can get in and out more quickly. The baggage haul-on situation is absurd.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

It was a Red-Eye flight so was not comfortable enough to sleep, but seat was as expected. Crew was great and in-flight entertainment was excellent. Flight was smooth

Standard economy seats on Deltas 767 were better than Alaska premium seats on their 737 MAX9; more legroom, wider seats. Entertainment was great, no ipad or phone required. Could have included a meal service.

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Flight was on time, the crew was personable & professional, & the plane arrived early which was nice.

This flight landed early, but deplaned late. We were stuck sitting and waiting for a gate for over an hour

My flight was very clean and the location was comfortable. The service was great. A satisfying flight!

I appreciated being upgraded. I was very disappointed with my 13 hr layover in Seattle to geg, while my friends who flew Alaska made it home as scheduled. I had to reserve a hotel on my dime.

Delta needs to step up the meals and snacks. They have been serving the same two meals for three years.... It is time to change it up.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

i suspect i caught flu on this flight as i could hear someone coughing a few rows back and ended up with flu a few days later. also tiresome to have to watch movies on my device by holding up smartphone screen, would have liked to have in seat display.

Plane took off without me, my stepdad and a dozen other passengers. It went from an hour delay to boarding in 15 montures without notifying anyone. Names were not called overhead. Now I’m missing a day of work and stuck in Charolette overnight paying for a hotel and Ubers out of pocket

The flight was fine. All the delays and poor communication and customer service were the worst! We were supposed to arrive in London at 7:10 am. In stead we arrived at 1:30 pm. And now American Airlines refuses to make things right but only sent a canned apology after I contacted customer relations.

The flight was delayed for over four hours due to “maintenance “. Your ground staff made no efforts to avoid my family missing their connecting flight to London. They did not try to reroute them and didn’t even offer meal vouchers without being asked. My daughter, her husband and four children were in the States for our son’s celebration of life service. They experienced rude and unhelpful staff in Asheville. The lack of communication was disgraceful. They missed their connecting flight and the first rebooking. Then the 2nd rebooked flight was delayed by over two hours. They didn’t leave Charlotte until 1:30 AM. Since returning home my granddaughters sleep has been so disrupted that they are overly tired and cry hysterically at bedtime. I have already contacted you regarding compensation but have yet to receive a response. All I’ve received is a canned wrote response. This is not acceptable!!! When my wife and I traveled to England in December on your partner, British Airlines, we were delayed for 4 and one half hours. We missed our connecting train to Leeds and had to pay double. They not only reimbursed our extra train expense, they also refunded half our airfare. And upon our return to the States we were surprised to find that they had upgraded us for free! Now that’s customer service!!! I look forward to a prompt real human response. Sincerely, Jon Cannon

We sat on the plane for 1 hour because the airline was short handed could not be unloading.

Flight delayed 3 times. We were directed to go to a gate across from our gate. The plane wasn't there yet so we had to wait for it to arrive, then deplane everyone and then wait again for the plane to be cleaned. After 45 minuites we were allowed on the plane. The first plane had mechanical issues. The 2nd plane must have had bathroom issues because we did not have any food service whatsoever. No snack or beverage. That made for a long time not to have anything considering that we had just made it to the original gate and we had no time to stop to get food or a drink. Then we didn't want to leave the gate to get food because we wouldn't know how much longer the delay would be. Then the next gate change. Had we been told that the total time would have been aprox 45 min later we would have left to get food and a beverage. We had to wait again for the okay to the pilot to take off so we were on the runway for another 20 min. Overall, we were delayed over 2 hours which felt like 4 hours.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

I had trouble finding a boarding pass because I had an hour between Flights and American did not see my flight I believe because I was ticketed through KAYAK. I did not have enough time to go to the desk before boarding so I went to the desk and told them while I was boarding and they had a boarding pass for me within three minutes. Nice. I paid extra to have more legroom and it is definitely worth it for a six hour flight. I would’ve paid for a decent dinner, but they didn’t offer anything but a snack box —not good for six hours.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Greensboro to Seattle found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 55mGSO-SEA
$234
6/12Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 29mGSO-SEA
$264
7/12Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 36mGSO-SEA
$288
7/12Fri
1 stopDelta
10h 14mGSO-SEA
$289
6/12Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 27mGSO-SEA
$294
6/4Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 45mGSO-SEA
$308
6/14Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 49mGSO-SEA
$319
6/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 58mGSO-SEA
$328
5/14Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 09mGSO-SEA
$403
7/13Sat
3 stopsWestJet
15h 38mGSO-SEA
$541

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Last minute flights from Greensboro to Seattle

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Greensboro to Seattle that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 32mGSO-SEA
5/15Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 50mSEA-GSO
$709
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 32mGSO-SEA
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 51mSEA-GSO
$714
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 32mGSO-SEA
5/16Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 50mSEA-GSO
$734
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 32mGSO-SEA
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 50mSEA-GSO
$759
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 59mGSO-SEA
5/15Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 13mSEA-GSO
$808
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 27mGSO-SEA
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 37mSEA-GSO
$815
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 27mGSO-SEA
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 31mSEA-GSO
$848
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 49mGSO-SEA
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 25mSEA-GSO
$865
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 14mGSO-SEA
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 47mSEA-GSO
$1,173
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 22mGSO-SEA
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
17h 07mSEA-GSO
$1,186

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