Seattle to Portland (SEA–PWM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Portland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and PWM, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 12m BOS ~7h 21m LAS ~8h 1m RSW ~10h 31m MIA ~10h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
891
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
25%
Return
PWM → SEA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
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
+2h
Portland is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · PWM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 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+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
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 through YYZ, BOS, LAS, RSW, MIA, ATL, RDU, KEF, PHL, IAD, ORD, EWR, CLT, JFK, MCO, BNA, DTW, DCA, DAL, BWI, TPA and CHS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.