SEA → Redmond
SEA to Redmond in ten minutes.
Redmond is the heart of Microsoft's campus and one of the densest corporate-travel destinations in the Pacific Northwest. A ten-minute eVTOL transfer is a defining product.
10 min
eVTOL at launch
$165–$230
est. launch fare
35 km
straight-line distance
40–90 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the SEA → Redmond transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
11 min
$245–$345
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
40–90 min
$65–$110
eVTOL — at launch
10 min
$165–$230
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
10 min
$90–$125
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies SEA → Redmond today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Seattle airport corridor:
- Atomic Helicopters
- Northwest Helicopters
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from SEA to Redmond?+
By car the SEA to Redmond transfer takes 40–90 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 10 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 11 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from SEA to Redmond cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the SEA to Redmond route is expected to be $165–$230. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $90–$125.
Are there helicopter operators flying SEA to Redmond today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Seattle airport corridor include Atomic Helicopters, Northwest Helicopters. Charter rates run roughly $245–$345.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from SEA launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at SEA between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the SEA to Redmond eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($165–$230) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($245–$345) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $90–$125.