Flying from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).
Take off on a direct Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Yakima (where Yakima Air Terminal is located) and Seattle share the UTC-8 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM), with 12 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from SEA to YKM is the 12:38pm Alaska Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:12pm with Alaska Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Seattle to YKM.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
When departing from SEA, you can take a direct flight from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal with Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from SEA to YKM.
Alaska Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 90.6% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can reach PAE from central Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to YKM flight:
Most flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near YKM:
YKM is located at 2400 West, Washington Avenue.
Getting from Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) to central Yakima
The centre of Yakima is around 5 kilometres from Yakima Air Terminal. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
Rs40,934 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal. Return flights start from Rs66,436. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to YKM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
January is when most people book flights from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM). Plan your visit to Yakima in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Yakima is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Seattle to YKM plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December has temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yakima
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Yakima right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Yakima Air Terminal:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Yakima when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Arboretum & Botanical Garden followed by Yakima Valley Museum and St. Paul Cathedral.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Yakima. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Around 209 kilometres southwest of Yakima, Portland is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
