Whitehorse to Seattle (YXY–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
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.
YXY–SEA had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,048 miles in 1h 38m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Whitehorse
| Metric | YXY→SEA | JNU→SEA | YAK→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YXY | – | 164 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 12 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 173 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 2h 23m | 2h 47m |
Travel Essentials
YXY: MST · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Whitehorse, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
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.
YXY–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YXY to SEA
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
YXY to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YXY to SEA is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,686 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kelowna, Vancouver and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Juneau (JNU) and Yakutat (YAK).