Pittsburgh to Seattle (PIT–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PIT Airport Page →
2,120 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 57m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS78+1
AS Alaska
7M9
7:30 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4572cs
AY Finnair
7M9
7:30 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS412+2
AS Alaska
73J
6:07 PM
EDT
8:22 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS412+2
AS Alaska
73J
9:34 AM
PDT
5:12 PM
EDT
4h 38m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS77
AS Alaska
7M9
10:37 PM
PDT
6:10 AM+1
EDT
4h 33m
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 40m EJAWN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 6h 57m AMDLKE AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 13m AMDLKE AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 7h 17m UAWN 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 19m AAACAS AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 21m DL AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 7h 48m G4WN ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 4m AFAMDL AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles 8h 4m AVCMET ASAVAY Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
DCA Washington 8h 9m AAASWN ASAYDL Washington (DCA) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pittsburgh to Seattle
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,120 mi 5h 19m nonstop -3h behind

PIT–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,120 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY 14 73J, 7M9 5h15-5h19 81% Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, AY
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, PIT 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 PIT to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,838
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
PIT → SEA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
98%
Return
SEA → PIT
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric PIT→SEA CLE→SEA
Distance from PIT 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 18 19
Flight time 5h 19m 5h 8m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of PIT with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,120 mi / 3,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 19m 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.

PIT–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,120 mi / 3,411 km
Flight time5h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIT to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 5h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 2,120 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PIT 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from SEA to PIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 PIT to SEA

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

PIT to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to SEA is about 5 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,120 miles (3,411 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).