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

SEA Airport Page →
94 mi airlines 19/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 1h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EM8695
EM Empire
CN1
7:45 AM
MDT
8:45 AM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8699
EM Empire
C208
7:45 AM
MDT
8:45 AM
MDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3294
AS Alaska
E75
10:12 AM
MDT
11:13 AM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3433
AS Alaska
E75
2:19 PM
MDT
3:15 PM
MDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3426
AS Alaska
E75L
5:15 AM
MDT
6:16 AM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3294
AS Alaska
E75L
11:53 AM
MDT
12:54 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3091
AS Alaska
E75L
3:55 PM
MDT
4:56 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3433
AS Alaska
E75L
4:19 PM
MDT
5:20 PM
MDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7699
EM Empire
CN1
4:54 PM
MDT
5:49 PM
MDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7695
EM Empire
CN1
5:07 PM
MDT
6:02 PM
MDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Seattle to Bellingham
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 94 mi 0h 56m nonstop 7 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 56m. Beyond nonstop, 7 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 14 E75 0h56-1h01 100% Oneworld
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 C208, CN1 1h 100%
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – EM
CN1 Cessna 172 – EM
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 74%)
Unaffiliated: EM (5 flights/wk, 26%)
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
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to BLI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
187
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → BLI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BLI → SEA
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

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 19 5
Flight time 0h 56m 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: MDT · BLI: MDT

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 56m to 1h 1m.
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 56m to 1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 32 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: BLI
IATA / ICAOBLI / KBLI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 56m to 1h 1m. The route covers 94 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from SEA to BLI. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFO, LAX, ESD, 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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to BLI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to BLI ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (150 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SFO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eastsound (ESD).