ChicagotoSeattleFlight Time
ORD–SEA · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) takes 4h 5m on average, covering about 1,716 miles. Across 13 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 50m and the slowest 4h 12m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 5m | 1,716 mi | Nonstop | 3h 50m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Seattle
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines operate 19-20/day flights from ORD to SEA. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 and 3 and 5 at ORD.
- First departure
- 01:00
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 31
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SEA to ORD flight time (14 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 13 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Seattle?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) takes 4h 5m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 50m and the slowest 4h 12m.
How far is Chicago from Seattle?
Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) is about 1,716 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Seattle?
Yes. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA), with 19-20/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Seattle?
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and China Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Seattle?
The ORD–SEA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE