Bismarck to Seattle (BIS–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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 43m CMUA → 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 10m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 23m G4 → AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 55m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 8h 6m AA → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bismarck to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,012 mi 2h 14m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps BIS Routes SEA Routes BIS Live Flights SEA Live Flights BIS Delays SEA Delays
All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Bismarck flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIS to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~5h 43m MSP ~6h 10m LAS ~6h 23m DFW ~7h 55m ORD ~8h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
484
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BIS → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → BIS
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. BIS delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Bismarck

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric BIS→SEA FAR→SEA
Distance from BIS – 186 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 100% –
Fargo (FAR) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIS with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BIS–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bismarck to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIS to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,012 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
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 Bismarck.
Yes, return flights from SEA to BIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FAR. 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.

Flights from BIS to SEA

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BIS to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to SEA is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,628 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fargo (FAR).