SeaPort Airlines will begin operating a new route connecting Spokane and Olympia starting January 8, 2027, serving Fridays and Sundays during Washington state’s legislative session. The service is scheduled to run concurrently with the 2027 legislative session, which starts January 11 and ends April 25, providing faster air access between Eastern and Western Washington.
Flight Details and Fare Information
The flights will depart Spokane’s Felts Field Regional Airport on Sunday afternoons and return from Olympia Regional Airport on Friday nights. Each flight will take approximately one hour, a significant reduction from the roughly five-hour drive between the two cities. SeaPort Airlines will operate Pilatus PC-12
aircraft with seating capacity for nine passengers on this route. One-way fares will cost $279, and the service does not require TSA screening, allowing passengers to arrive just 20 minutes before departure.
Officials’ Statements and Travel Context
Ken Craford, CEO and Founder of SeaPort Airlines, emphasized the route’s purpose, stating that this service removes the need for a full-day travel when reaching Olympia for legislators, business owners, and citizens. He noted the collaboration with the Port of Olympia to provide faster, practical access to the state capital. Jasmine Vasavada, President of the Port of Olympia Commission, highlighted the route’s support for the regional economy by
improving connectivity to Olympia. Dave Haring, CEO of Felts Field and Spokane International Airport, noted that about 500 passengers travel daily each way between Spokane and Western Washington.
Related Routes and Competitive Fares
SeaPort Airlines currently operates regional routes connecting Seattle, Spokane, and Portland, as well as seasonal flights between Portland and Bend. The Spokane-Olympia route will be seasonal and aligned with the legislative session schedule. Competing Alaska Airlines offers flights from Spokane International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport with one-way fares starting at $164 in early January. SeaPort’s Seattle to Portland flights cost between $99 and $139 one-way, while Spokane to Seattle flights
range from $159 to $244.
