Billings to Seattle (BIL–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BIL–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 662 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: BA, HA, KE, QR | 28 | E75, E75L | 2h07-2h12 | Oneworld | BA, HA, KE, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Billings
| Metric | BIL→SEA | BZN→SEA | HLN→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIL | – | 126 mi | 174 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 116 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 1h 55m | 1h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BIL: MDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Billings, it's 5:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
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.
BIL–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIL to SEA
Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BIL to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIL to SEA ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 662 miles (1,066 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN), Helena (HLN) and Great Falls (GTF).