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Route · SEA → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Seattle to Pittsburgh

The SEA–PIT corridor (Seattle, WA → Pittsburgh, PA) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 2,125 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.4%
On-time
-0.6 pts
vs US avg
48 min
Delay when late
1,785
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Sep 2025 85%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 66%

Distance

2,125 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 33 2 1 0 AS
Sep 2025 52 8 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 58 20 0 0 AS
Jul 2025 62 20 1 1 AS
Jun 2025 60 19 0 1 AS
May 2025 49 13 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 30 3 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 31 5 0 0 AS
Sep 2024 43 6 0 0 AS
Aug 2024 54 18 2 0 AS
Jul 2024 62 12 0 1 AS
Jun 2024 60 17 0 0 AS
May 2024 47 17 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 30 7 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 31 4 0 1 AS
Nov 2023 30 4 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 31 6 0 0 AS
Sep 2023 35 4 0 0 AS
Aug 2023 62 12 0 0 AS
Jul 2023 62 16 0 0 AS
Jun 2023 46 21 0 0 AS
May 2023 31 3 0 0 AS
Apr 2023 30 8 0 0 AS
Mar 2023 31 4 0 1 AS

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,060 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,060 flights

What the Data Says About SEA to PIT

The Seattle to Pittsburgh corridor (SEA to PIT) posts a 78.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,785 tracked flights. Late flights run 48.2 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 2,125-mile route; over the last 24 months, 4 of 1,060 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 66% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SEA to PIT?
Flights from Seattle to Pittsburgh have a 78.4% on-time rate based on 1,785 flights. The average delay is 48.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SEA to PIT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,060 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SEA to PIT?
The flight distance from Seattle (SEA) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 2,125 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from SEA to PIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was Aug 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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