For anyone looking to visit Washington State, knowing which airports are available to you makes planning your itinerary easier. While there are over 140 public airports in Washington, there are only 12 that operate commercial passenger flights.
While most travelers will fly into Sea-Tac Airport, the largest Washington airport, there are several smaller regional airports in Washington State that have regularly scheduled service, competitive pricing, and eliminate rental cars and drive time.
If you’re not sure which airport in Washington State is best for you, this guide will help you familiarize yourself with which airports connect to which city and what airlines operate at each airport. You’ll find that Washington State easily connects to destinations across the United States and is an important factor of why it’s a cornerstone for travel in the Pacific Northwest.
The Four International Airports in Washington State
Although there are four airports that have an international designation, they are not all currently operating commercial international flights. This list of airports will be your starting point for planning travel to Washington State.
Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Sea-Tac
Airport Code: SEA
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, United Express,
International Airlines: Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Condor, Emirates, EVA Air, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Volaris, WestJet Encore
Destinations Served: All major US airports and most US states, as well as most Canadian airports. Service to major cities in Europe (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt), many destinations in Asia, with connections to Central and South America.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the busiest and largest airport in Washington State, seeing over 24 million passengers each year. It is located midway between downtown Seattle and Tacoma, and is operated by the Port of Seattle.
Spokane International Airport, Spokane
Airport Code: GEG
Domestic Airlines: aha!, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, United Express
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Reno-Tahoe, Boise, Everett, Los Angeles, Portland, San Jose, Seattle-Tacoma, Las Vegas, Orange County, Phoenix-Mesa, Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Atlanta, Denver, Oakland, Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Diego, Minneapolis-St Paul, Salt Lake City, Chicago-O’Hare, Denver, San Francisco
Despite being called an International Airport, Spokane International Airport does not currently operate international flights outside the US. International connections from the Spokane airport are available via Sea-Tac.
Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham
Airport Code: BLI
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, San Juan Airlines, Southwest Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Seattle-Tacoma, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Palm Springs, Phoenix/Mesa, San Diego, Eastsound, Friday Harbor, Lopez, Point Roberts
Bellingham is the most northern airport in the state of Washington and though it is listed as an international airport, it does not currently operate any international flights.
Boeing Field/King County International Airport, Seattle
Airport Code: BFI
Domestic Airlines: Kenmore Air
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Eastsound, Friday Harbor
King County International Airport, despite what the name suggests, does not operate any international flights. It is located south of Seattle and north of Sea-Tac and primarily caters to general aviation and occasional charter service.
Fun tip: When the Blue Angels appear in Seattle, they park their aircraft at Boeing Field. Public tours are occasionally offered.
The Regional Airports in Washington State
The following airports are the eight commercial regional airports in Washington State. They are listed in alphabetical order.
Friday Harbor Airport, Friday Harbor
Airport Code: FRD
Domestic Airlines: Kenmore Air, San Juan Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Eastsound, Boeing Field, Anacortes, Bellingham, Everett, Lopez Island
Friday Harbor Airport is a small airport on San Juan Island and connects to only a few destinations nearby in Washington State.
Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco
Airport Code: PSC
Domestic Airlines: aha!, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Avelo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, United Express
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Reno-Tahoe, Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, Burbank, Minneapolis-St Paul, Salt Lake City, Chicago-O’Hare, Denver, San Francisco
Tri-Cities Airport connects passengers to the southern point of Washington State and offers direct flights to eleven major cities in the U.S. Along with the Walla Walla Airport, it’s a gateway to wine country in the southeast part of the state.
Orcas Island Airport, Eastsound
Airport Code: ESD
Domestic Airlines: Kenmore Air, San Juan Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Friday Harbor, Boeing Field, Anacortes, Bellingham
Similar to Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Airport is one of the smallest commercial airports in Washington, located on the island of Orcas. It connects to four small airports nearby.
Paine Field Airport, Everett
Airport Code: PAE
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Boise, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Spokane, and seasonally Palm Spring and Tucson.
Paine Field, also known as Snohomish County Airport, is located just 25 miles north of Seattle and operates direct flights to a handful of major cities in the U.S. Paine Field has been around for a long time but is a relatively new airport for passenger travel.
Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee
Airport Code: EAT
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Seattle
Pangborn Memorial Airport is located almost directly in the center of Washington State and connects Seattle to Wenatchee, the Apple Capital of the World.
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman
Airport Code: PUW
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Boise, Seattle
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport is the most western airport in Washington State and is located just four miles west of Moscow, Idaho. This airport is popular for accessing Washington State University and the University of Idaho.
Walla Walla Regional Airport, Walla Walla
Airport Code: ALW
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Seattle
Walla Walla is the southernmost airport in Washington and is mainly used for business and recreational flights. Its commercial flights connect to Seattle-Tacoma only. Flying here is a great way to start a Walla Walla wine getaway.
Yakima Air Terminal, Yakima
Airport Code: YKM
Domestic Airlines: Alaska Airlines
International Airlines: None
Destinations Served: Seattle
Yakima Air Terminal is located in central Washington State. If you want to do some Yakima Valley wine tasting, flying into here would be an option instead of driving from Seattle (about a two-and-a-half-hour drive).
Two Convenient Non-Washington Airports
The following airports are not located in the state of Washington but they provide easy access to some of the major cities in Washington State. Sometimes it’s easier to fly into a major airport that isn’t in Washington State.
Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon
Airport Code: PDX
Domestic Airlines: Air Canada Express, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Boutique Air, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris,
International Airlines: Air Canada Rouge, British Airways, Condor, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair, WestJet Encore
Destinations Served: All major airports in the US, Canada, many large European and Asian cities, with ongoing connections.
Portland International Airport is located just 11 miles (15 minutes) from Vancouver, Washington, making it a good option for visitors to the southern part of the state. It also serves as a good fare comparison option. PDX is the primary airport in Oregon.
Vancouver International Airport, British Columbia (Canada)
Airport Code: YVR
Domestic Airlines: Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Air North, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Cascadia Air, Central Mountain Air, Corilair, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, Flair Airlines, Gulf Island Seaplanes, Harbor Air, Helijet, Iskwew Air, JetBlue, Oceanside Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Pacific Seaplanes, Seair Seaplanes, Sun Country Airlines, Sunshine Coast Air, Tofino Air, United Airlines, United Express, WestJet, WestJet Encore, WestJet Link
International Airlines: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Condor, Edelweiss Air, EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Salt Spring Air, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, Turkish Airlines, XiamenAir
Destinations Served: All major airports in the US and Canada and most major cities. Many destinations in Asia, Oceania, and Europe.
Located across the border in Canada, 28 miles from the Peace Arch crossing, YVR connects passengers to many U.S. cities and international destinations. Puget Sound region travelers, especially those in the northern part of the state, often use Vancouver for price comparisons. There can be broad price fluctuations.
Note: This information can – and likely will – change frequently. Check with your airline, directly with the airport website, or a trusted travel advisor with any questions.
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