Travelling from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your departure options from this terminal when searching for your flights from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Seattle. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to BHM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination without delay.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to BHM flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHM if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight.
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
$187 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. A return flight starts from $491. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to BHM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Seattle to BHM.
Save money on your flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). July is the busiest month to visit Birmingham. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in March.
Book a Seattle to BHM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at 16th Street Baptist Church followed by Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
Explore more of the United States
Nashville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
Atlanta is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres east of Birmingham. No journey is complete without a visit to Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
