How to get from Seattle to Raleigh: connecting flights, about 8h 46m total

Flights from Seattle to Raleigh

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Best fares from Seattle to Raleigh

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Cheapest one-way $127 18 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $166 18 November 2026, AS Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $127

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Columbus: 8h 46m
two tickets, via Columbus: $341
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,362 mi (3,801 km)

fastest

Via Columbus

8h 46m

with the connection

Seattle to Columbus flight 4h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Columbus to Raleigh flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $341

Via Minneapolis

8h 58m

with the connection

Seattle to Minneapolis flight 3h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Minneapolis to Raleigh flight 2h 36m

Via Nashville

8h 59m

with the connection

Seattle to Nashville flight 4h 24m

Connection of about 3h

Nashville to Raleigh flight 1h 35m

two ticketsfrom $462

Via Charlotte

9h 2m

with the connection

Seattle to Charlotte flight 5h 4m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Raleigh flight 58m

two ticketsfrom $539

Via Detroit

9h 2m

with the connection

Seattle to Detroit flight 4h 19m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Raleigh flight 1h 43m

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 Raleigh

Seattle to Charlotte Charlotte: 130 mi (209 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 4m from $302 Seattle to Richmond Richmond: 139 mi (223 km) from Raleigh, flight 7h 10m Seattle to Charleston Charleston: 220 mi (354 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 7m from $136 Seattle to Washington Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h from $144 Seattle to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 331 mi (532 km) from Raleigh, flight 4h 35m from $301 Seattle to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 345 mi (555 km) from Raleigh, flight 5h 8m from $142

To Raleigh from cities closest to Seattle

Las Vegas to Raleigh Las Vegas: 872 mi (1,403 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 20m from $135 Los Angeles to Raleigh Los Angeles: 960 mi (1,545 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 49m from $196 San Diego to Raleigh San Diego: 1,064 mi (1,712 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 53m Phoenix to Raleigh Phoenix: 1,115 mi (1,794 km) from Seattle, flight 4h 5m from $174 Albuquerque to Raleigh Albuquerque: 1,183 mi (1,904 km) from Seattle, flight 5h 33m Minneapolis to Raleigh Minneapolis: 1,391 mi (2,239 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 36m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle to Raleigh?

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 Seattle to Raleigh?

Via Columbus: 4h 21m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 8h 46m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Columbus from $341. 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 Raleigh?

Columbus (8h 46m total), Minneapolis (8h 58m total), Nashville (8h 59m total), Charlotte (9h 2m total) and Detroit (9h 2m total).

How far is Raleigh from Seattle?

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.