SeaPort Airlines will launch a direct flight service between Spokane and Olympia, Washington, beginning January 8, 2027. The route will operate on Fridays and Sundays during the 2027 Washington state legislative session, with each flight lasting about one hour.
One-way fares for the new Spokane-Olympia route start at $279. SeaPort Airlines will use Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for these flights, which have a seating capacity of nine passengers. The carrier does not require TSA screening, advising travelers to arrive 20 minutes before departure.
The 2027 Washington state legislative session runs from January 11 to April 25. The new flight schedule aligns
with this period to serve legislators, government officials, business people, advocates, and citizens who need fast access to the state capital.
Flights departing Spokane will operate out of Felts Field Regional Airport on Sunday afternoons, and return trips will leave Olympia Regional Airport on Friday nights. Driving between Spokane and Olympia typically takes about five hours, compared to one hour by air.
Ken Craford, CEO and Founder of SeaPort Airlines, said the route will eliminate an entire day of travel for state legislators and others needing to reach Olympia. The airline partnered with the Port of Olympia to develop the
service. Jasmine Vasavada, Port of Olympia Commission President, noted that improved air access will aid the regional economy and enhance the capital’s accessibility.
SeaPort Airlines already operates flights among Seattle, Spokane, and Portland, as well as seasonal services between Portland and Bend, Oregon. In comparison, Alaska Airlines offers flights between Spokane International Airport and Seattle Tacoma International Airport, with fares starting at $164 in early January.
Dave Haring, CEO of Felts Field and Spokane International Airport, stated that approximately 500 passengers travel each way daily between Spokane and Western Washington. SeaPort’s new route aims to provide a faster and more
practical option for these travelers to access Olympia during the legislative session.
