Travelling from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 52 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Bellingham (the location of Bellingham International Airport).
The most popular route is from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take your pick of 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BLI to SEA is the 05:00 Alaska Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 18:56 with Alaska Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from BLI to Seattle.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
You can reserve a direct flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle. Start your trip at BLI and touch down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Be on the lookout for deals with Alaska Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid identity document though, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked your cheap tickets from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle.
Travelling from central Bellingham to BLI takes approximately 24 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near BLI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Seattle
R 1,855 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,972. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from BLI to Seattle, book your journey 10 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 18 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
The centre of Seattle is about 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). Once your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 11 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 23 minutes.
After your flight from BLI to Seattle, kick back at a hotel near LKE. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month for flights from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle. To escape the crowds, head to Seattle in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BLI to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bellingham International Airport to Seattle, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are leading attractions which should be on any good Seattle itinerary.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
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