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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Columbus? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $480. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.$480 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.
Columbus.$486 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
Columbus.$486 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
Columbus.$487 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.
Columbus.$487 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.
Columbus.$487 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $487, select.
Columbus.$519 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.
Columbus.$520 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
Columbus.$521 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Columbus.$521 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Columbus.$613 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
Columbus.$617 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Columbus.$1,041 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,041, select.
Columbus.$1,055 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,055, select.
Columbus.$1,087 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,087, select.

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Direct flights from Seattle to Columbus

Alternative Seattle to Columbus routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Seattle to Columbus? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Port Columbus

11km from central Columbus
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from $480
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Columbus Rickenbacker

17km from central Columbus
from $832
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Seattle to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$480
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from Seattle to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle to Columbus is $480. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle to Columbus.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Seattle to Columbus.
As of August 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Seattle to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Columbus is usually September.
If you're flying from Seattle, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from $480.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Columbus on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is United. And the cheapest airline that flies to Columbus Rickenbacker Airport is Alaska Airlines.

Flying from Seattle to Columbus: what you need to know

  • Begin your journey at one of Seattle's main airports, Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Paine Field Airport (PAE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Columbus taking off from either of these.

  • Port Columbus Airport (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK) are the primary entry points to Columbus.

  • Take a direct Seattle to Columbus flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in Columbus is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Seattle.

  • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Port Columbus Airport (CMH) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are eight departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Seattle to Columbus is with Alaska Airlines at 21:45. Choose the first SEA to CMH departure with Alaska Airlines at 09:45 to fit in more activities on your first day in Columbus.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your Seattle to Columbus flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Columbus

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Seattle to Columbus flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap plane tickets from Seattle to Columbus is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Seattle to Columbus is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Seattle to Columbus flights.

Flying from Seattle

Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Set out from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Columbus. From SEA, you can land directly at Port Columbus Airport (CMH).

  • Lock in your Seattle to Columbus plane tickets with Alaska Airlines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from SEA.

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Columbus, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

  • 80% of flights leaving Seattle / Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SEA.

Arriving in Columbus

Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

  • Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Columbus. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Port Columbus Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Columbus and beyond.

  • Increase the odds of securing the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Port Columbus Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.

  • CMH is situated at 4600 International Gateway.

Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK)

  • Central Columbus is around 16 kilometres from Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK). After your flight from Seattle to Columbus has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.

  • Unpack your bag and relax not long after your flight from Seattle to Columbus at Baymont by Wyndham Columbus/Rickenbacker. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from LCK.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Columbus. To avoid the crowds, go to Columbus in March.

  • The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Seattle to Columbus ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Columbus, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 451 kilometres northwest to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are highlights.

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