Seattle to Portland (SEA–PWM) — 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 6h 49m AFASDE → DLSYWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
DTW Detroit 7h 23m AFASDL → DLKEWS Detroit (DTW) to Portland flights
BOS Boston 7h 31m AFASB6 → AA Boston (BOS) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 7h 32m 8CASAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 7h 33m AAAFAS → AANZTCN Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
IAD Dulles 7h 45m ASAVCM → AVCMUA Dulles (IAD) to Portland flights
EWR Newark 7h 47m ASJLTP → ACCMOS Newark (EWR) to Portland flights
JFK New York 7h 49m AFAMAS → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Portland flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 49m ASAYWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Portland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MSP ~6h 49m YYC ~6h 57m MDW ~7h 10m DTW ~7h 23m BOS ~7h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,455
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 → PWM
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
80%
Return
PWM → SEA
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → PWM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Portland.
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–PWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Portland 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: PWM
Full namePortland International Jetport
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to PWM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Portland 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.