Spokane to Seattle (GEG–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GEG–SEA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Empire Airlines Inc. lead the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, FI, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | 62 | 73G, 73J, B38M, E75, E75L | 1h08-1h19 | Oneworld | AY, DE, FI, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | 55 | 223, E75L, E7W | 1h05-1h35 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Spokane
| Metric | GEG→SEA | PUW→SEA | LWS→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GEG | – | 64 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 359 | 51 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 19m | 0h 44m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
GEG: PDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spokane, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
GEG–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Spokane to Seattle: Washington State's East-West Air Bridge
GEG-SEA connects Washington's second-largest city to its main hub across the Cascade Range. Alaska Airlines leads with 6 to 8 daily nonstops. Delta adds 3 to 4 frequencies connecting to its SEA network. Southwest operates 2 to 3 daily flights. Block time is about 1 hour on the 224-mile sector. The route competes with a 4-hour drive on I-90, but winter pass closures make flying the only reliable option from November through March. Spokane's passenger base includes business travelers in healthcare and education, Gonzaga University traffic, and travelers connecting through SEA to Alaska Airlines' West Coast and international network.
Seasonal Dynamics and Connectivity
Summer load factors dip slightly as more travelers opt to drive. Winter demand holds strong because Snoqualmie Pass conditions push drivers back to flights. Alaska's hub at SEA provides Spokane passengers nonstop access to Hawaii, California, and Pacific Rim destinations via partner flights. Delta's SEA presence adds connections to its Atlanta and Salt Lake City hubs. Spokane International Airport has a straightforward two-concourse layout with short security lines. Parking runs $10 to $14 per day in the economy garage. The airport also serves as the closest commercial airport to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, pulling catchment from across the Inland Northwest.