Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at PAE?
Paine Field — Everett
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High Risk — 46% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at PAE means roughly a 46% chance of missing your flight.
46%
Miss Rate
85%
On-Time Rate
59m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at PAE
A 30-minute connection at PAE is very risky. There's roughly a 46% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 119 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
+Airport reliability: PAE has a 85% on-time rate — above average
−Below minimum connection time: PAE requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−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 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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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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