Non-Stop Flights to Ski Resorts From Seattle

Seattle is a gateway to many Pacific Northwest ski resorts. The Summit at Snoqualmie, dubbed Seattle’s home mountain, is just an hour away, while Stevens Pass, part of the Epic Pass, is 80 miles away. Further afield are Crystal Mountain, Washington’s largest ski resort, and Mt. Baker. However, while Seattle is a short drive to a number of Washington ski areas, it’s also convenient to some of America’s top ski destinations. In the time that it would take to pack your car, fill your car with gas, and drive to a Washington ski resort, you could take a non-stop flight to any number of great ski destinations. This is particularly a no-brainer on a powder weekend or holiday weekend, when you could be sitting in Seattle traffic for hours.

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Seattle Flight Guide

>Get to Know Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), affectionately known as Sea-Tac, located south of Downtown Seattle, is convenient for flying direct to a number of ski destinations across both the U.S. and Canada. From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport you can be to any number of ski destinations in as little as a couple hours. So in the time that it would take to drive to one of Washington’s ski resorts, you could be skiing in a number of world-class ski destinations. Lake Tahoe, Bozeman, Jackson, and Sun Valley are just a few of the destinations that have non-stop flights from Seattle. Further afield are some other great ski destinations that are a non-stop flight away from Seattle, including Steamboat, Alyeska, and more.

Seattle’s Link Light Rail makes it easy to get to the airport with its SeaTac/Airport station. Travelers can park, or get dropped off at a light rail station, and then be to the airport in 20-45 minutes. The drive to the airport from downtown can be as quick as 15-20 minutes, though it can take up to an hour during rush-hour traffic.

More than 30 airlines serve more than 31 non-stop domestic and nearly 30 international destinations from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Flying in and out of Seattle is particularly advantageous for Alaska Airlines travelers, since Sea-Tac is Alaska’s primary hub. Also of note is that WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has numerous direct flights out of Seattle to ski destinations.

Non-Stop Flights From Seattle

While all of this can feel a little bit like advanced calculus, we’ve made it easier for you to plan your ski trip. Below you’ll find flights from Seattle to some of the top North America ski destinations. Some of these flights are seasonal, while others can change without much notice, so we recommend checking with the airline for specific times and availability as you plan your trip. 

Need to Know Information 

It’s no secret that a ski trip can often take a little bit more planning and preparation. And that’s particularly the case when flying into a smaller destination or regional airport, like many of the flights listed above. As such, we recommend booking your flights as far in advance as possible. In some cases, ski destinations may only have one flight per day, with those weekend flights filling up months in advance.  

Additionally, there may not be the ground transportation and rideshare accessibility and availability in these ski destinations as major cities. One of the perks of flying in and out of Seattle, however, is that there’s such great transportation options. As we mentioned above, the Link Light Rail has a station at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, making it easy to get to the airport from Capitol Hill, Downtown Seattle, Chinatown, SoDo, and a number of other Seattle neighborhoods. It’s a 38-minute ride from Downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac. The closest Amtrak station is about 5 miles away at Tukwila. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is also served by several Sound Transit and King County Metro buses.