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One method of transportation that is very popular with visitors to this airport is to travel aboard the 1-Line light rail service offered by Sound Transit, that can make the trip from the airport to downtown Seattle in about 30 minutes. Another good option is to travel on bus route number 124 operated by King County Metro, that makes the trip from the airport to the downtown area in about 40 minutes.

A couple of options at this airport include shower facilities available at the Delta Air Lines SkyClub. This airport also offers a number of massage chairs that you will find near the baggage claim area. If you prefer a more full-service spa experience, make your way to the Terminal Gateway Spa near gate A5.

One option for travelers that want to stay right at the airport is the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, which sits adjacent to the terminal buildings at the airport, and that travelers can access on foot through the Sky Bridge that connects the terminal building to the hotel. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service to their property.

One of the most convenient ways to make this trip is to travel from the airport to the Tacoma Dome Station aboard Sound Transit bus number 574, which will have you at your destination in around 35min.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Seattle flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Albuquerque and Seattle. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Albuquerque to Seattle usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $271 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $338 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Albuquerque to Seattle route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $284 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $387, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Seattle flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Lumen Field and Space Needle. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 9:22 am
• Latest: departs at 4:34 pm and lands at 7:51 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 69% above the route average of $327. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Seattle takes 3h 17m, covering 1,178 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $258 to $1,586. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 46m, compared with 5h 31m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 39m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Seattle is 1 hour behind Albuquerque (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Seattle range from $269 to $415, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Albuquerque to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

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