Seattle to Bellingham (SEA–BLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–BLI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Empire Airlines Inc. lead the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, QR | 35 | E75, E75L | 0h55-0h57 | Oneworld | JL, QR | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 5 | CN1 | 1h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bellingham from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→BLI | ESD→BLI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | 5 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 0h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · BLI: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Bellingham.
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.
SEA–BLI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to BLI
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Empire Airlines Inc.. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to BLI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to BLI ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (150 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eastsound (ESD).