Flying from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 22 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is 1 hour behind Kalispell, where Glacier Park International Airport is located.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from FCA to SEA is with Alaska Airlines at 20:55.
To ensure you catch your flight from FCA to Seattle, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle that lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Alaska Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle.
Once you've booked flight tickets from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
FCA is about 16 kilometres from central Kalispell. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near FCA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle is C$139. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$266. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FCA to Seattle if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres. It'll take you around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
After your flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 11 minutes by car. Central Seattle is roughly 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
The trip will take roughly 23 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LKE. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from FCA to Seattle:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Seattle, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from FCA to Seattle around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
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