Cincinnati / Covington to Seattle (CVG–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CVG–SEA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 13 | 73J, 7M9 | 5h05-5h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 738 | 5h05 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 738 | 5h03 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Cincinnati / Covington
| Metric | CVG→SEA | IND→SEA | CMH→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 98 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 15 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 19m | 4h 18m | 5h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CVG: EDT · SEA: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
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.
CVG–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CVG to SEA
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CVG to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CVG to SEA ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes to 5 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RFD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND) and Columbus (CMH).