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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS456
AS Alaska
73H
7:00 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
PDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS450+3
AS Alaska
7M9
7:17 PM
EDT
9:22 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS450+3
AS Alaska
739
10:41 AM
PDT
6:21 PM
EDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1409
AS Alaska
73H
10:08 PM
PDT
5:40 AM+1
EDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Columbus to Seattle
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,011 mi 5h 5m nonstop -3h behind 64 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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 64 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 Also: HA 14 73H, 7M9 5h05-5h12 90% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,581
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 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 2 9
Weekly flights 14 14 39
Flight time 5h 5m 5h 6m 4h 12m
Departure OTP 90%
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 5m to 5h 12m.
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 5m to 5h 12m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 12 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 5m to 5h 12m. The route covers 2,011 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CMH to SEA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, UES, ASE, PDX, TUL, MSO, VNY, FCA, YVR, OMA, IND, MEM, TEB, FTW, BFI, YYC, CVG, MKE, CLE, HDN, HOU, ICT, PIT, GSO, SBA, SJC, OKC, RSW, CHS, SJO, YYZ, MDW, DAL, CUN, ORD, DTW, ATL, SLC, STL, MSP, BNA, JFK, DFW, FLL, IAD, SFO, BWI, CLT, PHL, DEN, MIA, EWR, LAS, MCO, IAH, DCA, PHX, LAX, TPA, BOS, AUS, RDU, SAN and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CMH to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to SEA ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,011 miles (3,237 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 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 Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).