Flying from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) taking off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Seattle is three hours behind Columbus. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Take your pick of 9 direct flights a week between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This is the most popular route, with Alaska Airlines offering a 6:30am departure from CMH to SEA.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Columbus to SEA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
You can jump on a direct flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
When taking off from CMH, you can take a direct flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Alaska Airlines from CMH to SEA.
Alaska Airlines shines when it comes to on-time performance. An impressive 88.89% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
79.5% of flights leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can get to LCK from the centre of Columbus in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 26 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Columbus to SEA flight at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.14%.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SEA:
Grab a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the centre of Seattle is about 18 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Currently, Rs26,418 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs52,754. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Columbus to SEA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). July is when most people travel to Seattle. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in May.
Book a Columbus to SEA flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seattle
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Columbus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Seattle when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Pike Place Market followed by Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 209 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its top sights. From Portland Japanese Garden to Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Vancouver is another standout destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres south of Seattle. No journey is complete without visiting Vancouver Waterfront, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Garden.
