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Request Your Online QuoteAirlines such as Alaska / American / Delta and United all offer non-stop scheduled flights from major cities across the USA direct to Seattle, Washington. Depending on the departure city and airline, you can arrive in Seattle between 8 am and 10 am. If you are on a 2 - 3 day trip, you should bring light carry on baggage only, to ensure a speedy connection upon arrival in Seattle. You don't need to bring rods, nor tackle. Your fishing lodge or charter boat operator in Campbell River provides all equipment and bait.
We have found the quickest way to determine if your city has non stop flights direct to Seattle is searching flights through Expedia. They will list all airlines, departure and arrival times. You then have the option of booking your most convenient flight either through Expedia or directly with the airline of your choice.
Note: At the time this page was published, the above cities offered non-stop flights to Seattle, Washington. Please check current airline schedules for availability.
Upon arrival at Seattle's SeaTac Airport guests need to switch airports. The Private Charter Flights operate from Seattle's Boeing Field. You have your choice of reserving a rental car a car or pre arranging van or car service. We will supply you with links to all transportation options. You make your reservations directly with the company of your choice.
Boeing Field is jus 8 miles north of SeaTac Airport and is the primary airport for charter flights and private aviation in the Seattle area. Your car or van shuttle averages 15 - 20 minutes.
There are three private passenger Air Charter Terminals at Seattle's Boeing Field. SkyService / Signature and Modern Aviation. Once you have confirmed dates for your charter flight connection to Campbell River, you will receive details and instructions for the name and location of the air charter passenger terminal
Upon arrival at the private passenger terminal, you meet your flight crew and typically you are on board the aircraft within 15 minutes.The crew will provide a quick orientation and safety briefing and in no time you are airborne and heading north to Canada.
If you prefer to book your flight to Campbell River by float plane, there are two airline and departure location options. You will either need to take ground transportation to Northwest SeaPlanes in Renton which is an 8 mile drive from SeaTac or if you fly with Kenmore Air, you will take the 16 mile drive to Lake Union. We will provide specific instructions and transportation options upon request.
The flight from Seattle to Campbell River averages approximately one hour, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing. Float Plane flights may average 1 hour 30 minutes. Shortly after departure, the landscape transitions from urban skyline to forested coastline. The aircraft tracks north over Puget Sound and across the international border into Canadian airspace. Below, the waters are dotted with islands and channels. Snow-covered peaks may appear on the horizon. The geography begins to resemble what many associate with classic Pacific Northwest wilderness.
Upon arrival at Campbell River Airport, guests clear Canadian Customs and Immigration. The process is generally straightforward and efficient. A customs officer will ask a few standard entry questions, confirm travel documentation, and then you are officially welcomed into Canada.
Campbell River offers a broad range of accommodations. Oceanfront resorts with private docks. Boutique fishing lodges offering curated angling packages. Full-service hotels within walking distance of the marina. Guests may choose a fully packaged experience that includes accommodations, meals, guided fishing, and equipment — or they may opt for independent arrangements, selecting their hotel and booking daily charters separately. The diversity of options allows each group to design the experience around their preferences, schedule, and comfort level. Reservations are typically made directly with the property of choice, ensuring clarity on room types, inclusions, and availability during peak salmon seasons. Immediately after clearing Canadian Customs, you will check into your hotel or resort, maybe have a bite to eat, then head to the dock to meet your charter boat captain. Receive a brief orientation, explanation of tackle and techniques and then head out on the water to begin your Salmon Adventure.
By three o’clock in the afternoon on Day One, many guests are already heading out on the water. Depending on the package selected, your guide may provide rods, tackle, bait, and local knowledge accumulated over decades of fishing these waters. The objective may be Chinook salmon — the largest and most powerful of the Pacific species — or perhaps Coho, known for their speed and acrobatic runs. The waters around Campbell River are protected by nearby islands, making them accessible even for those new to ocean fishing. Four hours on the water on arrival day is common. Enough time to feel the strike, hear the reel sing, and experience the unmistakable weight of a Pacific salmon on the line.Your time in Campbell River is totally flexible and is determined by the availability of your hotel or resort accommodations as well as the charter fishing boat availability.
You set your own departure schedule. If you are connecting with a scheduled flight out of SeaTac, figure a one hour flight back to Boeing Field. Depending on the number in your party, give yourself 30 - 40 minutes clearing US Customs. Depending on time of day and traffic, allow 30 - 40 minutes for the ground shuttle back to SeaTac from Boeing Field. So to be safe, figure 2.5 - 3 hours from the time you depart Campbell River to check in at the airline counter at SeaTac
In order to provide you with an exact quote and availability, please provide your travel dates, the number of passengers in your group, as well as your aircraft type preference (wheel plane or float plane) You may also request a charter quote from any departure point throughout Canada or USA if Seattle is not a convenient departure point.
To ensure you receive the most competitive pricing from the charter airline that best meets your requirements, we source each inquiry to multiple charter companies that are best positioned and equipped to provide the service required. Each airline prepares and submits a competitive quote for your review. Guests usually receive up to 3 competitive quotes. If one of the quotes is acceptable, you then deal directly with the charter airline of your choice to finalize all flight details, scheduling and payment.
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