Seattle to Bismarck (SEA–BIS) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 24m 8CAFAS → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AFASAY → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 54m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 10h 23m AAASAV → AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 3m AFAMAS → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Bismarck
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,012 mi 2h 45m nonstop +2h ahead

SEA–BIS had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,012 miles in 2h 45m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SEA Routes BIS Routes SEA Live Flights BIS Live Flights SEA Delays BIS Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–BIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DEN ~5h 24m MSP ~5h 45m DFW ~7h 54m ORD ~10h 23m LAS ~14h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
485
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 → BIS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
BIS → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → BIS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Bismarck.
Distance & Flight Time
1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
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–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Bismarck route.
Route details
Distance1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to BIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,012 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SEA to BIS: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BIS 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.
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from BIS to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to BIS

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SEA to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to BIS is about 2 hours 45 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 Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.