Flying from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport (HLN): what you need to know
All exciting adventures take off from Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out the options for catching a flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) departing from this base.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 39 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport.
Helena is 1 hour ahead of Seattle. Helena Regional Airport is located in Helena, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN), with 9 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SEA to HLN is the 11:26 Alaska Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:22 with Alaska Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to HLN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from SEA.
SEA is about 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Want more options for a direct flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)? Browse the fares jetting out of Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
Board your direct flight from Seattle to HLN with Alaska Airlines. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of LKE.
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 11 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to HLN, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HLN:
Getting from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to central Helena
Helena Regional Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Helena. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 13 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 48 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport is C$433. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$454. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Seattle to HLN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)
February is the quietest time to travel to Helena. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Helena. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Seattle to HLN during then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 31ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -15ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helena
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Helena right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Helena Regional Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Montana State Capitol, Original Governor's Mansion and Great Northern Carousel are must-do's during your Helena adventure.
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