Cleveland to Seattle (CLE–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS215
AS Alaska
739
7:00 AM
EDT
9:21 AM
MDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS216
AS Alaska
7M8
6:44 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
MDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS216
AS Alaska
7M8
12:50 PM
MDT
8:02 PM
EDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cleveland to Seattle
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,016 mi 5h 13m nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

CLE–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,016 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 10 739, 7M8 5h13-5h21 28% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (10 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, CLE to SEA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,353
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → SEA
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
93%
Return
SEA → CLE
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric CLE→SEA DTW→SEA PIT→SEA
Distance from CLE 95 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 10 44 7
Flight time 5h 13m 3h 39m 4h 13m
Departure OTP 28%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m to 5h 21m.
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.

CLE–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Flight time5h 13m to 5h 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 7 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 5h 13m to 5h 21m. The route covers 2,016 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from CLE to SEA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, MCI, MEM, IND, MKE, CMH, HOU, SAT, ICT, SNA, MSY, BWI, SLC, CLT, DTW, DCA, MSP, YYZ, CUN, IAD, LAS, BOS, SFO, ORD, ATL, MDW, DEN, DFW, MCO, PHL, PHX, BNA, IAH, MIA, JFK, EWR, LAX, HND, FLL, STL, DUB, TPA, RSW and RDU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from SEA to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, PIT and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 CLE to SEA

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLE to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to SEA ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes to 5 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,016 miles (3,244 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).