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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS568
AS Alaska
73H
7:00 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS412+2
AS Alaska
739
7:17 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS412+2
AS Alaska
739
10:30 AM
PDT
6:21 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS567
AS Alaska
73H
9:54 PM
PDT
5:40 AM+1
EDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pittsburgh to Seattle
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,120 mi 5h 18m nonstop -3h behind 69 1-stop hubs

PIT–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,120 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 739, 73H 5h18-5h22 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 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, PIT 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,835
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 Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric PIT→SEA CLE→SEA
Distance from PIT 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 5h 18m 5h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
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 18m to 5h 22m.
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 18m to 5h 22m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
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/yr52.6M
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 approximately 5h 18m to 5h 22m. The route covers 2,120 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PIT to SEA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, ASE, UES, CPS, PDX, FTW, TEB, MKE, EUG, GEG, CMH, OMA, CVG, MEM, BZN, MCI, CLE, BFI, IND, VNY, HOU, OKC, NUQ, EGE, TUL, AFW, PSP, MRY, BUR, SJC, RSW, SBA, CHS, CUN, MDW, DTW, ATL, JFK, YYZ, ORD, MSP, IAD, DFW, PHL, SFO, BNA, STL, TPA, BWI, DEN, RDU, MCO, IAH, DCA, AUS, CLT, BOS, EWR, SAN, SLC, MSY, LAS, PHX, LHR, DAL, PVG, LAX, FLL and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 PIT to SEA

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PIT to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to SEA ranges from 5 hours 18 minutes to 5 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,120 miles (3,411 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).