Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
5 hours 6 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Seattle is 3 hours behind Columbus and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport start at 07:01 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is the 22:20 service with Alaska Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 9 services every week from CMH to SEA.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMH and SEA:
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
$70 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A return flight starts from $169. These fares may change depending on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from CMH to SEA, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The journey from central Columbus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CMH:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to central Seattle takes about 18 minutes in a car. It's approximately 23 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The quietest month for a flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you want to visit Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CMH to SEA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
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