Seattle to Helena (SEA–HLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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490 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS2131
AS Alaska
E75
1:57 PM
PDT
4:32 PM
MDT
1h 35m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6033+1
KE Korean
E75
3:09 PM
PDT
5:45 PM
MDT
1h 36m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2194+1
AS Alaska
E75L
4:43 PM
MDT
5:33 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2031
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2060
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2067
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2043
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2033
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2024
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2032
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2069
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2078
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2096
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2045
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2132
AS Alaska
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2057
QR Qatar
E75
5:09 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6240+1
KE Korean
E75
6:22 PM
MDT
7:11 PM
PDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 54m AMASAY DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Helena flights
DEN Denver 5h 47m 8CASAY UA Denver (DEN) to Helena flights
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Seattle to Helena
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 490 mi 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead

SEA–HLN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 490 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–HLN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: KE, QR 7 E75 1h35 43% Oneworld KE, QR
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, KE
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 HLN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to HLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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 → HLN
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
HLN → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helena is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · HLN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Helena.
Distance & Flight Time
490 mi / 788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m 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.

SEA–HLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Helena route.
Route details
Distance490 mi / 788 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 46 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: HLN
IATA / ICAOHLN / KHLN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation3,877 ft / 1,182 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to HLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Helena Regional Airport take about 1h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 490 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to HLN: Alaska Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City and Denver.
Helena is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from HLN 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 HLN

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to HLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to HLN is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 490 miles (788 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.