Columbus to Seattle (CMH–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,011 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS283+1
AS Alaska
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT
9:07 AM
PDT
5h 7m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4600cs
AY Finnair
73H
7:00 AM
EDT
9:07 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS450+3
AS Alaska
73J
6:07 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
PDT
5h 8m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS450+3
AS Alaska
73J
10:23 AM
PDT
5:23 PM
EDT
4h
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS280
AS Alaska
73J
10:12 PM
PDT
5:40 AM+1
EDT
4h 28m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 30m EJMWN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 49m AFAMDL AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m F9UAWN 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 7h 2m AFAMDL AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 5m AAASAY AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 11m WN ASAYDL Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 7h 28m CNSWN ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 48m AFAMDL AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 49m EJAWN AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
STL St Louis 7h 56m WN ASJLQR St Louis (STL) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Columbus to Seattle
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,011 mi 5h 7m nonstop -3h behind

CMH–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,011 miles in approximately 5h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, HA 14 73J, 7M9 5h07-5h08 75% Oneworld AY, HA
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AY
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 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, CMH to SEA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,718
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
CMH → SEA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
98%
Return
SEA → CMH
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric CMH→SEA CLE→SEA CVG→SEA
Distance from CMH 112 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 9
Weekly flights 18 19 45
Flight time 5h 7m 5h 8m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,011 mi / 3,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 7m gate to gate.
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.

CMH–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,011 mi / 3,237 km
Flight time5h 7m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 5h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 2,011 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMH to SEA: Alaska Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from SEA to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and CVG. 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 CMH to SEA

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CMH to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to SEA is about 5 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,011 miles (3,237 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).