Flights to Tacoma
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,901 ft, SEA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 433 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Tacoma
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma to Calgary | Canada | 739 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Tacoma to Edmonton | Canada | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Tacoma to San Jose | United States | 1,103 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Tacoma to San Francisco | United States | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Tacoma to Vancouver | Canada | 228 km (141 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Tacoma to Portland | United States | 193 km (120 mi) | about 1 h |
| Tacoma to Las Vegas | United States | 1,372 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Tacoma to Surrey | Canada | 208 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Tacoma to Fresno | United States | 1,189 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Tacoma to Sacramento | United States | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Tacoma to Oakland | United States | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Tacoma to Bakersfield | United States | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Tacoma to Stockton | United States | 1,038 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Tacoma to Henderson | United States | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Tacoma to Saskatoon | Canada | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Tacoma to Reno | United States | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Tacoma to Burnaby | Canada | 227 km (141 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Tacoma to Tri-Cities | United States | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Tacoma to Boise | United States | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Tacoma to North Las Vegas | United States | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Tacoma to Fremont | United States | 1,080 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Tacoma to Spokane | United States | 380 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Tacoma to Beijing | China | 8,713 km (5,414 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Tacoma to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,802 km (6,091 mi) | about 13 h 19 min |
| Tacoma to Tianjin | China | 8,742 km (5,432 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Tacoma to Xi’an | China | 9,605 km (5,968 mi) | about 13 h 4 min |
| Tacoma to Moscow | Russia | 8,411 km (5,227 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
| Tacoma to Seoul | South Korea | 8,341 km (5,183 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Tacoma to Harbin | China | 7,682 km (4,773 mi) | about 10 h 36 min |
| Tacoma to Tokyo | Japan | 7,709 km (4,790 mi) | about 10 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Tacoma?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 mi). The others, TIW, BFI, OLM, PAE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SEA from Tacoma city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tacoma on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.