Why go
- City in Washington State.
- Known for Spokane Chiefs (WHL).
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA).
History
Spokane is a city in and the county seat of Spokane County in the U.S. state of Washington. It lies along the Spokane River, adjacent to the Selkirk Mountains and west of the Rocky Mountain foothills, 110 miles (180 km) south of the Canadian border, twenty miles (30 km) west of the Idaho state line, 279 miles (449 km) southwest of Calgary, and 280 miles (450 km) east of Seattle, via I-90.
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 5 routes: Boise, Denver, Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, A319, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Los Angeles*, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Portland*, Seattle
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 1 route: Denver*
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: Phoenix
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Denver
- US Airways US (A319) · 1 route: Phoenix
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA); 43 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GEG has direct flights to 10 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Denver, Phoenix, Boise, Las Vegas, Los Angeles…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Spokane, Washington. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.