Idaho Falls to Seattle (IDA–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IDA–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 565 miles in approximately 2h 5m. 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, HA, QR | 14 | E75 | 2h04-2h05 | – | Oneworld | AY, HA, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Idaho Falls
| Metric | IDA→SEA | JAC→SEA | SUN→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IDA | – | 67 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 18 | 19 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 22m | 1h 52m |
Travel Essentials
IDA: MDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Idaho Falls, it's 5:00 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.
IDA–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IDA to SEA
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IDA to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IDA to SEA is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 565 miles (909 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAC), Hailey (SUN) and Bozeman (BZN).