Travelling from Seattle to Yuma International Airport (YUM): What you need to know
Yuma International Airport is located in Yuma. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to YUM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
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Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing as planned.
About Yuma International Airport (YUM)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Yuma International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YUM:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Yuma International Airport flight.
Getting from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to central Yuma
From Yuma International Airport, central Yuma is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Yuma International Airport (YUM)
At the moment, Rs346,536 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Yuma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs589,377. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to YUM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Yuma International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Yuma International Airport (YUM)
November is when most people book flights from Seattle to Yuma International Airport (YUM). Plan your visit to Yuma in August if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Seattle to YUM plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Yuma to range from 22ºC to 45ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Yuma International Airport in December when temperatures are between 2ºC and 22ºC.
More about Yuma
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Yuma right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Seattle to Yuma International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Yuma when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Yuma History Museum followed by Colorado River State Historic Park and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Yuma, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Phoenix to check off its leading attractions. From Camelback Mountain to Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Diego is another essential stop in the United States and is around 241 kilometres west of Yuma. No trip is complete without seeing San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
