Birmingham to Seattle (BHM–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 45m UAWN 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 7h 28m WN ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 30m WN AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
IAH Houston 7h 52m ACCMNH ASBRJL Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 55m AAACAS AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 58m WN AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 18m AA AACX Charlotte (CLT) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,327
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → BHM
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric BHM→SEA ATL→SEA
Distance from BHM 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 13
Weekly flights 220
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

BHM–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
Nearby alternatives include ATL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL).