Seattle to Bellingham (SEA–BLI) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, QR | 22 | E75, E75L | 0h56-1h04 | Oneworld | JL, QR | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 5 | C208 | 1h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Bellingham from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→BLI | ESD→BLI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | 5 |
| Flight time | 0h 58m | 0h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
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 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to BLI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to BLI is about 0 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (150 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Harry Reid and Orcas Island. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eastsound (ESD).