SeaPort Airlines will launch a new route connecting Spokane and Olympia starting January 8, 2027. The service will operate flights on Fridays and Sundays during Washington state’s 2027 legislative session, providing a one-hour flight alternative to about a five-hour drive.
One-way fares will start at $279. SeaPort Airlines will operate Pilatus PC-12 aircraft with nine-passenger capacity on this route. Passengers will not be required to undergo TSA screening and can arrive just 20 minutes before departure. Flights depart Spokane’s Felts Field Regional Airport on Sunday afternoons with return flights from Olympia Regional Airport on Friday nights.
SeaPort Airlines operates routes
connecting Seattle, Spokane, and Portland, plus seasonal flights between Portland and Bend. The new Spokane to Olympia route is launched in partnership with the Port of Olympia to deliver needed faster regional access to the state capital using existing airports and proven aircraft.
Ken Craford, CEO and Founder of SeaPort Airlines, said, “Whether you’re a legislator, business owner, advocate or citizen who wants to make their voice heard, getting to Olympia will no longer require an entire day of travel.” Jasmine Vasavada, President of the Port of Olympia Commission, added, “Convenient air access supports our regional economy and makes our
capital city more accessible to businesses, government leaders, and citizens across Washington.” Ken Craford also commented, “Working with the Port of Olympia, we’re using existing airports and proven aircraft to deliver something Washington travelers have needed for years: a faster, more practical way to reach their state capital.”
The air service coincides with the 2027 Washington legislative session, scheduled from January 11 to April 25. Dave Haring, CEO of Felts Field and Spokane International Airport, reported that approximately 500 passengers currently travel daily between Spokane and Western Washington, underscoring demand for this new air link.
