Is a 2-Hour Layover Enough at PAE?
Paine Field — Everett
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Tight — 6% miss rate
Maybe — a 2 hours layover at PAE is tight but doable.
6%
Miss Rate
85%
On-Time Rate
59m
Avg Delay
Why 120 Minutes Is Tight at PAE
Your 120-minute connection at PAE is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 60 minutes late, it could get stressful.
+Airport reliability: PAE has a 85% on-time rate — above average
+Comfortable buffer: Your 120-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at PAE, the average delay is 59 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at PAE
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 120-minute layover gives you 60 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 119+ minute layovers at PAE
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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