Portland to Seattle (PWM–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MSP Minneapolis 8h 3m DLSY → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
MDW Chicago 8h 10m WN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 8h 26m AANZQR → AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
JFK New York 8h 29m AMB6DL → AFAMAS New York (JFK) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles 8h 40m AVCMEJA → ASAVAY Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 42m WN → ASAYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 8h 47m AFDLWS → AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 8h 51m UA → ASAYCM Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
DCA Washington 8h 53m AAAS → ASAYDL Washington (DCA) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PWM and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Portland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
YYC ~7h 58m MSP ~8h 3m MDW ~8h 10m ORD ~8h 26m STL ~8h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,576
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWM → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
91%
Return
SEA → PWM
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric PWM→SEA BOS→SEA
Distance from PWM – 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 16
Weekly flights – 198
Departure OTP 84% –
Boston (BOS) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWM–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWM
Full namePortland International Jetport
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWM to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Portland.
Nearby alternatives include BOS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS).