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Overview: Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA flight
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Flights from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $133 (€108) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 991 miles (1595 km) distance in 2h 48m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 991 miles (1595 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€108) |
Flights per day 54 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 48m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €170. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €170, and a train costs an average of €137.
Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€197 Average price | €207 Average price | €170 Average price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 38m Average total duration 35h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 50m Average total duration 26h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 7:56 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 UA2649 · UA2211 | 2:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 15h43 | 6:28 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1382 · AA757 | 2:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h39 | 11:24 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1382 · AA2009 | 2:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 12h10 | 2:55 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1382 · AA727 | 2:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h06 | 1:51 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA628+ AA5014 | 2:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 13h33 | 4:18 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA628 · AA2073 | 2:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h20 | 10:05 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1217 · UA618 | 3:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h25 | 2:25 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1217 · UA1424 | 3:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 6h48 | 9:48 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA336 · UA1355 | 3:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h08 | 8:18 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA336 · UA2076 · UA618 | 3:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h15 | 2:25 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1457 · UA2456 | 4:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 14h32 | 6:47 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1457 · UA2131 | 4:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h07 | 3:22 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3218 · AA2009 | 4:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h25 | 2:55 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3218 · AA727 | 4:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h21 | 1:51 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3218 · AA1241 | 4:30 PM John Wayne Airport | 12h22 | 4:52 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1999 · UA1115 | 4:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 12h26 | 5:21 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1999 · UA618 | 4:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h30 | 2:25 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1999 · UA1812 · UA2279 | 4:55 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h33 | 2:28 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1686 · AA727 | 5:21 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h30 | 1:51 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1686 · AA2009 | 5:21 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h34 | 2:55 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1686 · AA1241 | 5:21 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h31 | 4:52 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2214+AA5014 | 5:59 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h19 | 4:18 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5805 · UA280 · UA1115 | 6:02 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h19 | 5:21 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA5805 · UA1008 | 6:02 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h27 | 11:29 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA7601 | 6:17 PM John Wayne Airport | 3h04 | 9:21 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA1398 · UA2211 | 6:40 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h48 | 6:28 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3054 · AA2009 | 6:41 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h14 | 2:55 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3054 · AA1241 | 6:41 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h11 | 4:52 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA421 · UA1115 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h11 | 5:21 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA421 · UA618 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h15 | 2:25 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA421 · UA1007 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 12h05 | 7:15 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA421 · UA2633 · UA2019 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h50 | 5:00 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA517 · UA2456 | 8:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h32 | 6:47 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1296+AA5014 | 8:28 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h50 | 4:18 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2264 · AA1241 | 8:38 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h14 | 4:52 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2264 · AA3075 | 8:38 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h00 | 7:38 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1961 · UA1115 | 9:19 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h02 | 5:21 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1961 · UA1007 | 9:19 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h56 | 7:15 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5940 · UA2019 | 9:20 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h40 | 5:00 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5940 · UA2279 | 9:20 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h08 | 2:28 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA543+AA5014 | 9:28 PM John Wayne Airport | 6h50 | 4:18 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1383 · UA1620 | 10:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 21h32 | 7:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1383 · UA1139 | 10:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 25h52 | 12:07 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1383 · UA2211 | 10:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 32h13 | 6:28 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA7451 | 11:01 PM John Wayne Airport | 3h00 | 2:01 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA2861 · AA3075 | 11:01 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h37 | 7:38 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2861 · AA707 | 11:01 PM John Wayne Airport | 18h41 | 5:42 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2212 · AA3274 | 11:04 PM John Wayne Airport | 18h54 | 5:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1807 · UA2456 | 11:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 31h29 | 6:47 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1807 · UA2131 | 11:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 28h04 | 3:22 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1807 · UA2490 | 11:18 PM John Wayne Airport | 21h24 | 8:42 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 7 | |||||
| UA5715 · UA1007 | 12:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 7h15 | 7:15 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5715 · UA2019 | 12:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 5h00 | 5:00 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2659 · AA767 | 1:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 17h39 | 6:39 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2659 · AA707 | 1:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 16h42 | 5:42 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA285 · UA2462 | 2:25 AM John Wayne Airport | 6h25 | 8:50 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA285 · UA1007 | 2:25 AM John Wayne Airport | 4h50 | 7:15 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2495 · UA2462 | 3:50 AM John Wayne Airport | 5h00 | 8:50 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Airlines: Alaska Airlines from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WAFind the best flights between Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA with Omio's travel partners Alaska Airlines from $133 (€108). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Alaska Airlines
About
Alaska Airlines, headquartered in SeaTac, Washington, is a major U.S. airline and the fifth-largest in North America by scheduled passengers carried as of 2024. Along with its regional partners, Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines, Alaska Airlines operates a route network primarily connecting cities along the West Coast of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, to over 100 destinations in the contiguous U.S., the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. The airline is a member of the Oneworld alliance, offering passengers access to a broad global network. Alaska Airlines is known for its customer service and loyalty program, Mileage Plan, and offers First Class, Premium Class, and Main Cabin seating options. The airline's primary hub is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In 2024, its parent company, Alaska Air Group, acquired Hawaiian Airlines.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 48m
Cheapest Price
$133 (€108)
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (22 x 14 x 9) and 1 personal item included
Additional luggage
Checked bags fees start at $30 for first bag, $40 for second bag
Cancellation Policy
Saver fares are non-refundable. Main and First Class fares are refundable with fee, depending on fare type and elite status
Pregnant on board
Passengers can fly up to 36 weeks pregnant. After 28 weeks, medical certificate required
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for children ages 5-17. Service fee is $50 per direction on nonstop flights
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Alaska Airlines provides wheelchair assistance and special services for passengers with disabilities, including meet-and-assist services and accessible seating
Pets
Pets allowed in cabin and cargo hold. Service animals welcome. Fees apply for pets in cabin ($100)
Entertaiment on board
FAQs: Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA can start from as little as $76 (€62) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA is $196 (€158); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The flight time between Irvine, CA and Seattle, WA is on average 2 h 47 min for the 988 mile (1594 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA by flight can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA leaves at 12: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA leaves at 11: 55PM.
There are 50 flights a day from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA which require at least one change with Alaska Airlines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
For the trip from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA you can take a flight with Alaska Airlines. Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA by plane is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA including taking a bus, train or flight.
Since neither Irvine, CA nor Seattle, WA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of USA and USA. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The best events to attend in Seattle, WA include:
- Seafair, a summer festival featuring hydroplane races, parades, and cultural events
- Seattle International Film Festival, one of the largest film festivals in the U. S. Showcasing independent films
- Bumbershoot, an annual music and arts festival held over Labor Day weekend
- Seattle Pride Parade, a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with a colorful parade through downtown.
The best holidays to experience in Seattle, WA include:
- Independence Day, fireworks and celebrations marking the nation's birthday
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and seasonal festivities
- Christmas, holiday lights and decorations creating a festive atmosphere
- New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and events.
The best seasons to visit Seattle, WA are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Seattle, WA is during April-June or September-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Popular airports from Irvine, CA to Seattle, WA
Irvine
Seattle
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rentalinformation
Car connection
I-5, Exit 154BWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops include duty-free, Hudson News, and local specialty stores, located in the main terminal and concourses.
Parking
- Parking available in the General Parking area, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
Dining
- Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like McDold's and Beecher's Handmade Cheese.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport, near gates and in main terminal areas.
Hotel
- Hotels within walking distance, such as the Seattle Airport Marriott and Hilton Seattle Airport.
Shower
- Showers are available at The Club at SEA lounges, typically included in lounge access fees.
Lounge
- Lounges include The Club at SEA and Delta Sky Club, offering amenities like scks and showers.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located on the baggage claim level, near carousel 13.
Car Rental
- Car rental services are available at the Rental Car Facility, accessible via a free shuttle from the terminal.
Public transit options for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Link Light Rail, SeaTac/Airport Station, 40 minutes
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