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

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2,011 mi airlines 7/wk
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AS450
AS Alaska
7M9
6:51 PM
EDT
9:12 PM
MDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS450
AS Alaska
B39M
10:32 AM
MDT
5:55 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Columbus to Seattle
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,011 mi 5h 21m nonstop -2h behind 55 1-stop hubs

CMH–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,011 miles in approximately 5h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 7M9 5h21 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – 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, CMH 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 CMH to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,520
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
Return
SEA → CMH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
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 1 4
Weekly flights 7 10 28
Flight time 5h 21m 5h 13m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,011 mi / 3,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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.

CMH–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,011 mi / 3,237 km
Flight time5h 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
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 approximately 5h 21m. The route covers 2,011 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CMH to SEA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, PDX, MSO, PIT, IND, HDN, FCA, YVR, MKE, BFI, YYC, CLE, SBA, FTW, HOU, CVG, OKC, SJC, CHS, GSO, SJO, YYZ, SFO, SLC, BWI, DTW, ATL, CUN, DCA, JFK, MSP, ORD, MIA, IAD, BNA, CLT, DFW, MDW, DEN, MCO, IAH, STL, RSW, RDU, PHL, PHX, LAS, EWR, BOS, TPA, AUS, DAL, FLL, LAX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 2 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.
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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 CMH to SEA

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

CMH to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to SEA ranges from 5 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,011 miles (3,237 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).