Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Portland and Seattle share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Choose from 163 weekly Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:34.
Your PDX to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Seattle (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 89.34% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record for PDX to SEA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PDX and SEA include:
Vancouver International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is C$99. A return fare is currently C$150. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to SEA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PDX to SEA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination on time.
To get to Portland International Airport from central Portland, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and see more of Seattle and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seattle in May.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to SEA in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are highlights.