Seattle to Columbus (SEA–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 58m ago
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AS450+3
AS Alaska
73J
10:23 AM
PDT
5:23 PM
EDT
4h
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS280
AS Alaska
73J
10:12 PM
PDT
5:40 AM+1
EDT
4h 28m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS283+1
AS Alaska
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT
9:07 AM
PDT
5h 7m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AY4600cs
AY Finnair
73H
7:00 AM
EDT
9:07 AM
PDT
5h 7m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS450+3
AS Alaska
73J
6:07 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
PDT
5h 8m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 12m AMASAY → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Columbus flights
STL St Louis 6h 13m ASAYJL → WN St Louis (STL) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 6h 15m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 20m AFASDE → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 6h 23m 8CASAY → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 6h 33m AAAFAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 6h 50m ASAYDL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 15m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 7h 20m ASAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Columbus
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,011 mi 4h 14m nonstop +3h ahead

SEA–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,011 miles in approximately 4h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 73J 4h-4h28 61% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – 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 CMH 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
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MDW ~5h 55m SLC ~6h 12m STL ~6h 13m DTW ~6h 15m MSP ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,644
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 → CMH
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
70%
Return
CMH → SEA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → CMH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
2,011 mi / 3,237 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 14m 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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance2,011 mi / 3,237 km
Flight time4h 14m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 18 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: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 4h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 2,011 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to CMH: 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, Salt Lake City and St. Louis Lambert.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from CMH 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 CMH

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

SEA to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CMH is about 4 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,011 miles (3,237 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Salt Lake City and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.