How to get from Seattle to Portland: connecting flights, about 9h 42m total

Flights from Seattle to Portland

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Philadelphia: 9h 42m
two tickets, via New York: $289
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 2,481 mi (3,993 km)

fastest

Via Philadelphia

9h 42m

with the connection

Seattle to Philadelphia flight 5h 8m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Portland flight 1h 34m

two ticketsfrom $434

Via New York

9h 48m

with the connection

Seattle to New York flight 5h 22m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Portland: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Portland flight 1h 26m

two ticketsfrom $289

Via Atlanta

10h 20m

with the connection

Seattle to Atlanta flight 4h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Portland flight 2h 33m

Via Indianapolis

11h 21m

with the connection

Seattle to Indianapolis flight 4h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Indianapolis to Portland flight 4h 11m

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Seattle to cities closest to Portland

Seattle to Boston Boston: 97 mi (156 km) from Portland, flight 5h 24m from $285 Seattle to Montreal Montreal: 205 mi (330 km) from Portland, flight 5h 22m from $264 Seattle to New York New York: 277 mi (446 km) from Portland, flight 5h 22m from $161 Seattle to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 357 mi (575 km) from Portland, flight 5h 8m from $142 Seattle to Toronto Toronto: 454 mi (730 km) from Portland, flight 4h 44m from $183 Seattle to Washington Washington: 479 mi (771 km) from Portland, flight 5h from $144

To Portland from cities closest to Seattle

Indianapolis to Portland Indianapolis: 1,868 mi (3,006 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 11m Atlanta to Portland Atlanta: 2,179 mi (3,506 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 33m Philadelphia to Portland Philadelphia: 2,373 mi (3,819 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 34m from $292 New York to Portland New York: 2,402 mi (3,865 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 26m from $128

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle to Portland?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.

What is the fastest way to fly from Seattle to Portland?

Via Philadelphia: 5h 8m to the connection, 1h 34m after it, about 9h 42m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Seattle to Portland with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $289. 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 Seattle and Portland?

Philadelphia (9h 42m total), New York (9h 48m total), Atlanta (10h 20m total) and Indianapolis (11h 21m total).

How far is Portland from Seattle?

2,481 mi (3,993 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.