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The Sound Transit Link light rail is the most economical mode of transportation that operates Monday to Sunday and runs between the Westlake Center downtown Seattle and the SeaTac airport. Depending on the day, Sound Transit Trans arrive and depart every 6 to 16min.

Yes. For long-term parking options at SEA, passengers can choose weekly parking on the General Parking floors and the Terminal Direct parking garage for monthly parking.

With a search aggregator like KAYAK, you can compare and reserve a premium vehicle from car providers at SeaTac like Avis, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, and National. These car companies are conveniently located on the Baggage Claim level of the Landslide Terminal.

If you've arranged transportation on arrival from Seattle, your driver can pick you up at the arrivals curbside outside the baggage claim area. There is no waiting in this area, and unattended vehicles risk getting a ticket and towed.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Pittsburgh flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Pittsburgh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Seattle to Pittsburgh usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Seattle to Pittsburgh.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 334 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to C$ 618 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 112–C$ 112 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Seattle to Pittsburgh most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 7% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Seattle to Pittsburgh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 506 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 639, a difference of C$ 133. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Pittsburgh flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Pittsburgh are PNC Ballpark, PPG Paints Arena, and David L Lawrence Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Pittsburgh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Pittsburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 9:41 am and lands at 2:21 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:44 pm and lands at 2:24 am.

The flight takes about 4h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 25% above the route average of C$ 557. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Seattle to Pittsburgh takes 4h 40m, covering 5,484 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Seattle to Pittsburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 194, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 7h 21m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Pittsburgh is 3 hours ahead of Seattle (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Pittsburgh Airport (PIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Budget
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Pittsburgh range from C$ 412 to C$ 743, with an average of C$ 557 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 412 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Seattle to Pittsburgh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.