Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Each week, there are 12 Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, pick the 12:38 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:12 with Alaska Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SEA to YKM flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Yakima (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With an impressive 90.6% of services arriving as scheduled, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for SEA to YKM flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)
Currently, R 4,530 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,587. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to YKM if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights leaving Seattle / Tacoma International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SEA.
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YKM instead:
Venture beyond Yakima and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Yakima Air Terminal Airport rental car from Enterprise.
Increase the odds of securing a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Yakima Air Terminal Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
When to fly to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)
April is the busiest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Yakima in February.
When reserving your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Yakima, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to YKM in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Yakima is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of Yakima, a visit to Seattle will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Yakima, Portland is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
