National park trips from Seattle

The airports closest to the best national parks, each with the cheapest round trip we've seen recently from Seattle. The reason under each one says which park it gets you to and how long the drive is.

The cheapest matching round trip we’ve seen recently for each destination.

Cheapest right now: Denver $178 · Bozeman $196 · Fresno $224

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Fares observed October 8 – 15, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.

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Bozeman (BZN)Yellowstone's North Entrance at Gardiner is about 80 minutes away, the West Entrance about 2 hours$196 (airline $207)Jan 12–17, 2027Check prices
Jackson (JAC)The only US commercial airport inside a national park: Grand Teton, with Yellowstone to the north$307 (airline $324)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Flagstaff (FLG)The Grand Canyon's South Rim is about 90 minutes away, and Sedona's red rocks about 45$442 (airline $467)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Saint George (SGU)Zion's main canyon is about an hour away, and Bryce Canyon about 2.5 hours$433 (airline $458)May 28–31, 2027Check prices
Kalispell (FCA)Glacier National Park's West Entrance is about 40 minutes from Kalispell's airport$282 (airline $297)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Fresno (FAT)Yosemite's South Entrance is about 90 minutes away, with Sequoia and Kings Canyon close too$224 (airline $236)Jan 12–17, 2027Check prices
Denver (DEN)Rocky Mountain National Park's Estes Park entrance is about 1.5 to 2 hours away$178 (airline $187)Dec 4–7, 2026Check prices
Grand Junction (GJT)Arches and Canyonlands, via Moab, are about 1 hour 45 minutes westNo matching fare savedSearch other dates
Las Vegas (LAS)Zion is about 3 hours by road and Death Valley about 2, with far more flights to choose from$226 (airline $239)Nov 11–15, 2026Check prices
Knoxville (TYS)Great Smoky Mountains: Gatlinburg is about 70 minutes away, quieter Townsend about 30$742 (airline $781)Oct 16–19, 2026Check prices
Bangor (BGR)Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are about an hour's driveNo matching fare savedSearch other dates
Calgary (YYC)Banff is about 90 minutes from the airport, with Lake Louise and Yoho beyond$301 (airline $318)Jan 15–18, 2027Check prices
Fairbanks (FAI)Denali's park entrance is about 2 hours south on the Parks Highway$513 (airline $540)Feb 9–14, 2027Check prices
Anchorage (ANC)Denali is 4 to 5 hours north; Kenai Fjords is closer, by way of Seward$434 (airline $459)Dec 8–10, 2026Check prices
Reykjavik (KEF)Thingvellir National Park, on the Golden Circle, is about 45 minutes from Reykjavík$674 (airline $713)Feb 12–15, 2027Check prices
Hilo (ITO)Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is about 45 minutes from Hilo$633 (airline $669)Feb 12–16, 2027Check prices
Palm Springs (PSP)Joshua Tree's West Entrance is about an hour from Palm Springs$256 (airline $270)Feb 1–Mar 3, 2027Check prices

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About these places

Drive times are approximate and longer in snow; some park roads close in winter, so check the park's website before you book.

Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Yellowstone Airport (West Yellowstone) · Wikipedia: Yellowstone Airport, seasonal service · Jackson Hole Airport history · Visit Bozeman: how far is Bozeman from Yellowstone · NPS: Sequoia and Kings Canyon directions · NPS: Rocky Mountain directions · NPS: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes directions · Visit Utah: airports near Zion

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