Flying from Idaho Falls Airport (IDA) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Idaho Falls.
Flights from IDA to SEA start from 06:00 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 16:35 with Alaska Airlines. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IDA to SEA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Seattle — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IDA to SEA flights. A reliable 80.36% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IDA and SEA:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
Handy information about Idaho Falls Airport (IDA)
You'll find IDA at 2140 North Skyline.
Idaho Falls Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from IDA land on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Idaho Falls to Idaho Falls Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IDA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're landing on a late Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Grab a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Idaho Falls Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IDA to SEA in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
