Seattle to Bellingham (SEA–BLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EM8695
EM Empire
CN1
7:45 AM
PDT
8:45 AM
PDT
1h
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EM8699
EM Empire
CN1
7:45 AM
PDT
8:45 AM
PDT
1h
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AS3294+3
AS Alaska
E75
11:24 AM
PDT
12:20 PM
PDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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QR2001
QR Qatar
E75
4:18 PM
PDT
5:13 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AS3438
AS Alaska
E75
4:18 PM
PDT
5:13 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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JL6349cs
JL Japan
E75L
4:44 PM
PDT
5:39 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QR2174cs
QR Qatar
E75L
4:44 PM
PDT
5:39 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AS3433+3
AS Alaska
E75L
5:42 PM
PDT
6:39 PM
PDT
0h 57m
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AS3460
AS Alaska
E75
11:03 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
PDT
0h 56m
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QR3432
QR Qatar
E75
11:10 PM
PDT
12:07 AM+1
PDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AS3288
AS Alaska
E75
11:10 PM
PDT
12:07 AM+1
PDT
0h 57m
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QR2131cs
QR Qatar
E75
5:20 AM
PDT
6:13 AM
PDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS3448+3
AS Alaska
E75
5:20 AM
PDT
6:13 AM
PDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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JL6350cs
JL Japan
E75
5:20 AM
PDT
6:13 AM
PDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS3303
AS Alaska
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
6:51 AM
PDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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QR2028+1
QR Qatar
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
6:51 AM
PDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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JL6349+1
JL Japan
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
6:51 AM
PDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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QR2015cs
QR Qatar
E75L
12:56 PM
PDT
1:50 PM
PDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AS3294+3
AS Alaska
E75L
1:00 PM
PDT
1:56 PM
PDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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QR2026
QR Qatar
E75
2:00 PM
PDT
2:55 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EM7699
EM Empire
CN1
4:54 PM
PDT
5:49 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EM7695
EM Empire
CN1
5:07 PM
PDT
6:02 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AS3438
AS Alaska
E75
5:53 PM
PDT
6:50 PM
PDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AS3433+3
AS Alaska
E75
7:19 PM
PDT
8:17 PM
PDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
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Seattle to Bellingham
2 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 94 mi 0h 55m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–BLI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, QR 35 E75, E75L 0h55-0h57 100% Oneworld JL, QR
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 CN1 1h 100%
Aircraft on this route
CN1 Cessna 172 – EM
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS, JL, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (35 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: EM (5 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to BLI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
86
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to BLI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
254
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.

Other ways to reach Bellingham from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Bellingham International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Bellingham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bellingham is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: PDT · BLI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Bellingham.
Distance & Flight Time
94 mi / 150 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 0m.
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.

SEA–BLI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Bellingham route.
Route details
Distance94 mi / 150 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights68 out / 86 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: BLI
IATA / ICAOBLI / KBLI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation170 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to BLI flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h. The route covers 94 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Empire Airlines Inc.. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from SEA to BLI. The return direction has about 86 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, FCA, BOI, SFO, SLC, VNY, LAX, AZA, ESD, STL, PDX, OAK, LAS, BUR and PSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BLI to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ESD. 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 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).