Travelling from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know
Birmingham is two hours ahead of Seattle. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to BHM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can get to PAE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Seattle to BHM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BHM and be in snooze mode sooner:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight.
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Birmingham. How long it'll take to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
$283 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. A return flight starts at $547. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to BHM, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Birmingham. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Seattle to BHM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Birmingham visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Explore more of the United States
Nashville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Atlanta, about 225 kilometres east of Birmingham. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are key reasons to visit.