Helena to Seattle (HLN–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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490 mi airlines 7/wk
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AS2040
AS Alaska
E75L
4:36 PM
MDT
5:26 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS2040
AS Alaska
E75
1:21 PM
MDT
3:59 PM
MDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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Helena to Seattle
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 490 mi 1h 50m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

HLN–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 490 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HLN–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75L 1h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HLN to SEA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HLN to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
186
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
HLN → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SEA → HLN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Helena

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric HLN→SEA GTF→SEA BZN→SEA
Distance from HLN 67 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 7 14 74
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 53m 1h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of HLN with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seattle is 0 hours the same as Helena.
HLN: MDT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helena, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
490 mi / 788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

HLN–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helena to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance490 mi / 788 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: HLN
IATA / ICAOHLN / KHLN
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation3,877 ft / 1,182 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HLN to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Helena Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 490 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HLN to SEA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SEA to HLN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GTF, BZN and MSO. 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 HLN to SEA

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HLN to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HLN to SEA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 490 miles (788 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Great Falls (GTF), Bozeman (BZN) and Missoula (MSO).