Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Birmingham.
Your BHM to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BHM and SEA:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is RM699. A round-trip ticket is currently RM1,398. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHM to SEA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHM to SEA.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that depart BHM arrive at their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHM? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SEA if you're catching a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Seattle in May.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seattle during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHM to SEA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, head for Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are key reasons to visit.
