Outbound
2 hours 50 minutes
Return
3 hours 0 minutes
Daily Flights
10+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Seattle in winter (MST vs PST), but aligned in summer when Washington observes daylight saving time.
About this route
Seattle to Phoenix flights
Seattle to Phoenix is a major snowbird and sunshine escape route for Pacific Northwest residents. Alaska Airlines leads from its SEA hub, with Southwest and American providing competition. The route peaks in winter when Seattleites flee the gray skies for Arizona warmth, and reverses in summer when Phoenix residents escape triple-digit heat.
Seattle's low ceilings and rain rarely cause cancellations but can slow operations. Phoenix is one of the most weather-reliable airports in the country, though extreme summer heat can occasionally restrict departures. The seasonal timezone wrinkle — Arizona skipping daylight saving time — makes landing alerts helpful for avoiding pickup confusion.
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How long is the Seattle to Phoenix flight?
About 2 hours 50 minutes southbound and 3 hours on the return.
Which airlines fly SEA to PHX?
Alaska, Southwest, and American all offer nonstop service.
What's the time zone situation with Phoenix?
Phoenix is 1 hour ahead in winter but aligned with Seattle in summer since Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving time.
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