Flying from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Search for flights from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) that depart from this base.
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport flight.
Walla Walla (where Walla Walla Regional Airport is located) and Seattle share the UTC-8 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW), with 12 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from SEA to ALW is the 11:56am Alaska Airlines service. If you prefer traveling later, the last departure is at 11pm with Alaska Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to ALW, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or vacation periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. If you're traveling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Take the express route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Nonstop flights from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport with Alaska Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from SEA.
Most passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines between SEA and ALW.
With an impressive 81.76% of services arriving on schedule, Alaska Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Traveling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
80% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 25 miles away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to ALW flight:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALW instead:
Getting from Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) to central Walla Walla
The center of Walla Walla is about 3 miles from Walla Walla Regional Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport is $98. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $166. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to ALW. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)
November is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW), while May is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Walla Walla based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Seattle to ALW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Walla Walla, with temperatures ranging from 54ºF to 93ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport in December when temperatures are between 19ºF and 46ºF.
More about Walla Walla
Start your Walla Walla trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Walla Walla when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Browne Family Vineyards followed by Whitman Mission and Fort Walla Walla Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Walla Walla will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 120 miles north of Walla Walla, a trip to Spokane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Spokane Valley, about 120 miles northeast of Walla Walla. Appleway Trail, Splash Down Waterpark and Honor Point Military and Aerospace Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
