Seattle to Cleveland (SEA–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS216+3
AS Alaska
B39M
9:10 AM
PDT
4:36 PM
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4h 26m
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AS269
AS Alaska
738
10:13 PM
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5:43 AM+1
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4h 30m
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AS769
AS Alaska
73H
7:03 AM
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9:11 AM
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5h 8m
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AS274+1
AS Alaska
73J
7:03 AM
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9:11 AM
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5h 8m
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AY4602cs
AY Finnair
73J
7:03 AM
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9:11 AM
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AS216+3
AS Alaska
B39M
5:32 PM
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7:41 PM
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5h 9m
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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 5h 55m WN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 6h 9m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 12m AFASDE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
STL St Louis 6h 23m ASAYJL → WN St Louis (STL) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 6h 28m AAAFAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 29m AMASAY → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cleveland flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m ASAYCM → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 6h 43m ASAYDL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 7h 22m ASAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 29m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Cleveland
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,016 mi 4h 28m nonstop +3h ahead

SEA–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,016 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 738, B39M 4h26-4h30 81% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to CLE 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
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
MDW ~5h 55m DTW ~6h 9m MKC ~6h 11m MSP ~6h 12m STL ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,284
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 → CLE
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
92%
Return
CLE → SEA
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → CLE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m gate to gate.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 2,016 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to CLE: 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.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from CLE to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to CLE

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

SEA to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CLE is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,016 miles (3,244 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 33 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.