Charleston to Seattle (CHS–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS787+2
AS Alaska
739
7:07 PM
EDT
10:06 PM
PDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS787+2
AS Alaska
7M8
9:39 AM
PDT
6:07 PM
EDT
5h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Charleston to Seattle
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,411 mi 5h 59m nonstop -3h behind 63 1-stop hubs

CHS–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,411 miles in approximately 5h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 739 5h59 60% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHS to SEA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,141
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Seattle from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric CHS→SEA CLT→SEA
Distance from CHS 168 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 49
Flight time 5h 59m 5h 41m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Charleston.
CHS: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,411 mi / 3,879 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 59m.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

CHS–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,411 mi / 3,879 km
Flight time5h 59m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 5h 59m. The route covers 2,411 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CHS to SEA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, PAE, FTW, BFI, TEB, MHK, HOU, OMA, JAC, VNY, AFW, TUL, IND, CLE, MEM, RDU, ABQ, SBA, LAS, SJC, SAN, MKE, ICT, RSW, SFO, TUS, SNA, SAT, ELP, SJO, ANC, YYZ, MDW, TPA, CVG, HNL, ATL, PIT, DCA, ORD, MIA, DTW, DFW, IAH, IAD, JFK, BWI, MCI, MSP, MSY, PHL, DAL, STL, DEN, CLT, CMH, EWR, AUS, BNA, BOS, MCO, FLL and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Charleston.
Yes, return flights from SEA to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHS to SEA

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHS to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to SEA ranges from 5 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,411 miles (3,879 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT).