Kenmore Air Resumes Seasonal Seaplane Flights Between Friday Harbor and Victoria

Daily 30-minute flights now through October 31, with fares starting at $124 one-way

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:40pm

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A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style, featuring sweeping airbrushed gradients and sleek, streamlined forms that evoke the romance and grand scale of travel by seaplane.Kenmore Air's seaplane service offers a scenic and seamless way to travel between the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C. in just 30 minutes.Friday Harbor Today

Kenmore Air has resumed its seasonal seaplane service between Friday Harbor Marina on San Juan Island and Victoria, B.C.'s Inner Harbour, offering a quick and seamless way for islanders to cross the border from dock to downtown in 30 minutes. The route operates daily through October 31, providing a relaxed alternative to traditional travel with no TSA lines, airport hassle, or added time.

Why it matters

This seaplane service provides a convenient and scenic transportation option for residents and visitors to travel between the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C. without the typical airport experience. It supports tourism and economic activity in both regions by making it easier for people to cross the border and explore the Pacific Northwest.

The details

Kenmore Air's seaplane flights depart from Friday Harbor Marina and land at Victoria's Inner Harbour, with a flight time of just 30 minutes. Fares start at $124 one-way. Passengers can check in at the Kenmore Air terminal and avoid the typical airport security lines and sprawl. The flights operate daily through October 31, offering a relaxed alternative to driving or taking a ferry across the border.

  • Kenmore Air's seaplane service between Friday Harbor and Victoria runs daily through October 31, 2026.
  • Flights depart Friday Harbor at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Victoria at 11:45 a.m.

The players

Kenmore Air

Kenmore Air is the largest seaplane airline in the United States, flying over 90,000 passengers annually in its iconic de Havilland Beaver and Otter aircraft. In addition to providing scheduled flights to over 45 water-based destinations throughout the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Kenmore Air also offers charter service.

David Gudgel

The President of Kenmore Air.

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What they’re saying

“This is international travel the way it should feel in the Northwest, quick, seamless, scenic and a great way to save precious time.”

— David Gudgel, President of Kenmore Air

What’s next

Kenmore Air's seaplane service between Friday Harbor and Victoria will continue operating daily through October 31, 2026.

The takeaway

Kenmore Air's new seaplane route provides a convenient and scenic transportation option for residents and visitors to travel between the San Juan Islands and Victoria, B.C. without the typical airport hassle. This service supports tourism and economic activity in both regions by making it easier for people to cross the border and explore the Pacific Northwest.