Spokane to Tacoma flights
Tacoma lies 380 km (236 mi) west of Spokane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Spokane | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 229,447 | 222,906 |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,739 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | GEG, 9 km out | SEA, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 99201–99260 | 98401–98493 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Spokane
Spokane is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Spokane International Airport (GEG), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tacoma
Tacoma is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 10 km), King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 32 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 47 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,901 ft | 433 ft |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport (regional) | TIW | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,002 ft | 294 ft |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field (regional) | BFI | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,007 ft | 21 ft |
| Olympia Regional Airport (regional) | OLM | 47 km (29 mi) | 5,500 ft | 209 ft |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport (regional) | PAE | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,010 ft | 606 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tacoma from Spokane?
380 km (236 mi) in a straight line, west of Spokane.
How long does it take to get from Spokane to Tacoma by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Spokane and Tacoma?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Spokane to Tacoma flights?
Typically Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Tacoma also has TIW, BFI, OLM, PAE.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.