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

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Seattle to Cleveland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,016 mi 5h 12m nonstop +2h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

SEA–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,016 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 7M8 5h12 78% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
CMH ~6h 19m YLW ~6h 20m YYZ ~6h 35m EGE ~6h 38m MEM ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,294
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
50%
Return
CLE → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
57%
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
+2h
Cleveland is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,016 mi / 3,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 12m.
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 time5h 12m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 10 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 approximately 5h 12m. The route covers 2,016 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SEA to CLE. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, YLW, YYZ, EGE, MEM, DAL, IND, CHS, PSP, SNA, MSY, MLB, MDW, PIT, DCA, ATL, DTW, MSP, PHL, ORD, CLT, DFW, SLC, LAX, BOS, EWR, IAH, MCO, DEN, RDU, DUB, MIA, BNA, PHX, LAS, SFO, IAD, JFK, BWI, TPA, FLL, STL, RSW, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 2 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.
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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 SEA to CLE

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CLE ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,016 miles (3,244 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.