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Among airlines operating Raleigh to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Seattle. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Raleigh to Seattle usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 391 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to C$ 624 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 13% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Raleigh to Seattle route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 575 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 739 – a C$ 165 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Seattle flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and Seattle Waterfront. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 12:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:13 pm and lands at 1:09 am.

The flight takes about 5h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 65% above the route average of C$ 626. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Raleigh to Seattle takes 5h 56m, covering 6,080 km.

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 C$ 358 to C$ 1,914. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 212, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 43m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Seattle is 3 hours behind Raleigh (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Seattle range from C$ 474 to C$ 805, with an average of C$ 626 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 474 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh 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.