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How to get from Raleigh to Seattle

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Columbus: about 9h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Nashville and Detroit. Two tickets from $473.

Flights from Raleigh to Seattle

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Best fares from Raleigh to Seattle

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $257 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $352 16 November 2026, AS Cheapest in the next 7 days $257 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $257

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Columbus
9h 40m
two tickets, via Columbus
$473
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,362 mi (3,801 km)
fastest
Via Columbus
9h 40m
with the connection
Raleigh to Columbus flight 1h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Columbus to Seattle flight 5h 12m
two ticketsfrom $473
Via Minneapolis
9h 51m
with the connection
Raleigh to Minneapolis flight 2h 54m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Seattle flight 3h 57m
Via Pittsburgh
9h 54m
with the connection
Raleigh to Pittsburgh flight 1h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Pittsburgh to Seattle flight 5h 26m
Via Nashville
9h 54m
with the connection
Raleigh to Nashville flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Nashville to Seattle flight 5h 14m
two ticketsfrom $684
Via Detroit
10h 1m
with the connection
Raleigh to Detroit flight 1h 54m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Seattle flight 5h 7m
two ticketsfrom $493

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Seattle

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +17° to +25° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, with 17 rainy days.

Jan
+8° +2° 16 days
Feb
+8° +2° 14 days
Mar
+11° +4° 15 days
Apr
+13° +6° 14 days
May
+17° +9° 11 days
Jun
+21° +12° 7 days
Jul
+25° +15° 1 days
Aug
+25° +15° 6 days
Sep
+21° +13° 7 days
Oct
+15° +9° 14 days
Nov
+10° +5° 17 days
Dec
+8° +4° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Seattle?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Columbus.
What is the fastest way to fly from Raleigh to Seattle?
Via Columbus: 1h 28m to the connection, 5h 12m after it, about 9h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Raleigh to Seattle with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Columbus from $473. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Raleigh and Seattle?
Columbus (9h 40m total), Minneapolis (9h 51m total), Pittsburgh (9h 54m total), Nashville (9h 54m total) and Detroit (10h 1m total).
How far is Seattle from Raleigh?
2,362 mi (3,801 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.