Seattle to Columbia (SEA–CAE) — 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
ATL Atlanta 6h 47m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 7h 10m AAAFAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 7h 40m ASAVCM → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 42m AACX → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 7h 53m ASDLKE → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 7m AAASAY → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 8h 34m ASJLTP → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 4m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 11h 40m AAASDL → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 12h 33m AS → DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~6h 47m MSP ~6h 57m ORD ~7h 10m CLE ~7h 14m OKC ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
698
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
SEA → CAE
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
80%
Return
CAE → SEA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → CAE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Columbia.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles.
Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.