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Route · CMH → SEA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Seattle

The CMH–SEA corridor (Columbus, OH → Seattle, WA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 2,016 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.8%
On-time
+0.8 pts
vs US avg
54 min
Delay when late
1,617
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Sep 2023 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

2,016 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 19 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 33 8 0 0 AS
Sep 2025 52 6 0 0 UA,DL,WN,AA,AS
Aug 2025 57 15 0 0 AS
Jul 2025 61 21 1 0 AS
Jun 2025 60 20 0 0 AS
May 2025 48 12 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 30 8 1 0 AS
Nov 2024 30 1 1 0 AS
Oct 2024 31 2 0 1 AS
Sep 2024 48 10 0 0 AS
Aug 2024 56 15 0 1 AS
Jul 2024 62 12 0 0 AS
Jun 2024 60 17 0 0 AS
May 2024 46 9 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 30 6 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 31 4 1 0 AS
Nov 2023 30 2 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 32 3 0 0 AS
Sep 2023 60 6 0 0 AS
Aug 2023 62 10 0 0 AS
Jul 2023 62 16 0 0 AS
Jun 2023 45 8 0 0 AS
May 2023 31 6 0 0 AS

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,088 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,088 flights

What the Data Says About CMH to SEA

1,617 tracked flights put the CMH to SEA pairing (Columbus to Seattle) at a 79.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 53.7 minutes on average. Across the 2,016-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,088 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2023 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CMH to SEA?
Flights from Columbus to Seattle have a 79.8% on-time rate based on 1,617 flights. The average delay is 53.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2023 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to SEA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,088 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to SEA?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Seattle (SEA) is approximately 2,016 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to SEA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2023 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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