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

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SEA and BHM. Nearest airports to SEA with scheduled service: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 18 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 32 mi)
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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 13m 8CAFAS → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
MDW Chicago 6h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 36m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 6h 53m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
HOU Houston 6h 53m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 6h 58m AAAFAS → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 2m AFAMAS → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Birmingham flights
IAH Houston 7h 10m ASAYBR → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 7h 23m AFASDL → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Birmingham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~6h 13m MDW ~6h 35m ATL ~6h 36m DAL ~6h 53m HOU ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,317
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
SEA → BHM
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
67%
Return
BHM → SEA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric SEA→BHM PAE→BHM
Distance from SEA – 32 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 29% –
Everett (PAE) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Birmingham.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–BHM Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to BHM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. 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 Everett (PAE).