Travel and accommodations information for
UW Family Weekend
Air travel
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) International Airport serves Seattle and is about 30 minutes from campus by car (or up to an hour during heavy traffic), or 45 minutes by Link light rail.
We are pleased to partner with Alaska Airlines to offer discounted fares to Seattle for UW Family Weekend. To receive a 7% discount off Alaska Airlines published fares, visit the Alaska Airlines website and enter the UW Family Weekend discount code: ECMQ392 when searching for flights.
The discount will be applied to any flights meeting the following parameters:
- Departure city: Any Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air/Hawaiian Airlines city in the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada or Mexico
- Destination city: Seattle or Everett, Washington
- Not included: Any other city
- Beginning travel date: Nov. 4, 2026
- Last travel date: Nov. 11, 2026
- Blackout dates: None
Alaska Airlines travelers are advised to verify all current baggage allowances and fees as well as travel policies on Alaska Airlines baggage policies website prior to travel.
Hotel accommodations
UW Parent & Family Programs has partnered with several hotels near the UW campus to offer discounted rates for UW Family Weekend.
Access the booking links at the Visiting Campus website.
To guarantee the discounted rate and room type, please make sure to mention UW Family Weekend, your arrival date and any other information needed when you make your reservation.