How to find cheap flights to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
$2,127 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Yakima Air Terminal. For a one-way plane ticket to YKM, the lowest fare is $1,231.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Yakima, where Yakima Air Terminal is located.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Yakima by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Yakima, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Yakima Air Terminal by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Yakima
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to YKM.
If you want to experience Yakima at its liveliest, lock in your flights to YKM for January. Vacationing during peak periods usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
November is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Yakima then.
Check the weather before traveling. July is the warmest time of year in Yakima, averaging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
December sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -8ºC (18ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF).
Hoping for clearer skies? July is the driest month in Yakima, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around seven days of rainfall.
Traveling to Yakima Air Terminal (YKM): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and take a direct flight to Yakima Air Terminal. Alaska Airlines flies straight to Yakima.
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your YKM plane ticket with Alaska Airlines. Up to 72% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
YKM is located in the UTC-8 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to YKM? These hotels near Yakima Air Terminal offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Flights out of Yakima Air Terminal touch down when expected 78% of the time. This percentage provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Yakima from Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
Central Yakima is about 6 kilometers from YKM.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to YKM, it'll take around 10 minutes to reach the center.
The ride when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
If you want to stay near all the action in Yakima, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy options:
Yakima highlights
Hop off your flight to Yakima and make your way to these must-see attractions:
Yakima Valley Museum: Around 3 kilometers southwest of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Yakima Valley Trolleys Powerhouse Museum: Looking for more reasons to visit Yakima? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 0.97 kilometers south of the city center.
How to get to Wenatchee from Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
Starting your trip in Wenatchee? From YKM, it takes around 2 hours 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 177 kilometers from the airport.
Traveling from Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) to Ellensburg
About 48 kilometers away, Ellensburg is another city that you can easily reach from Yakima Air Terminal. It'll take you around 1 hour 45 minutes to make the trip by public transport from YKM.
Traveling there by car will take you roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
The United States keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Seattle, located about 177 kilometers northwest of Yakima. Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline are just the start of its must-sees. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in the United States that has plenty going for it is Portland. From Yakima, it's roughly 209 kilometers southwest and serves up highlights like Portland Japanese Garden and Peninsula Park Rose Garden. Stop by Beyond Van Gogh Portland too. Portland International Airport (PDX) is the main gateway to this city.
Or head to Spokane, roughly 257 kilometers northeast of Yakima. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are just the start of reasons to go.
