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Flights from Seattle to Portland
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Portland. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit or Minneapolis, about 6h 42m door to door (275 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 42m
Seattle to Portland at a glance
Fastest journey6h 42mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Seattle to Portland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SEA Detroit (DTW) PWM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue06:00 SEA12:57 DTW1h 03m connection14:00 DTW15:42 PWMDelta Air Lines
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SEA Minneapolis (MSP) PWM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri00:15 SEA05:18 MSP1h 42m connection07:00 MSP10:28 PWMDelta Air Lines
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SEA Philadelphia (PHL) PWM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat09:30 SEA17:16 PHL1h 29m connection18:45 PHL19:50 PWMAlaska Airlines + American Airlines
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SEA Atlanta (ATL) PWM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:00 SEA19:29 ATL1h 01m connection20:30 ATL22:57 PWMDelta Air Lines
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SEA Chicago (ORD) PWM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines
Tue11:00 SEA16:48 ORD2h 12m connection19:00 ORD22:00 PWMAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
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SEA New York (JFK) PWM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Wed11:45 SEA19:47 JFK2h 28m connection22:15 JFK23:23 PWMDelta Air Lines + JetBlue Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,993 km2,480 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hPortland vs Seattle
- Currency in Portland
- USD
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → PWM
Flights from Seattle to Portland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Portland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit, Minneapolis and Philadelphia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Portland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,993 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Portland?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), Philadelphia (PHL) and Atlanta (ATL). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Portland?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Portland?
Portland is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
