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$81+ Cheap flights from Seattle to San Diego (SEA - SAN)

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SEA — SAN
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Seattle to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/612:24 pm
SEA
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SAN
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Thu 4/3012:36 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop26h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/612:24 pm
SEA
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SAN
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Tue 3/103:16 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop5h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:56 pm
SEA
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SAN
1 stop11h 25m
Frontier
Wed 4/2210:00 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$124
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/72:50 pm
SEA
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/95:55 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/13$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:36 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Thu 3/269:59 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop19h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/510:25 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
Frontier
Tue 4/1411:42 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/279:36 pm
SEA
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SAN
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Wed 4/112:00 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop23h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$131
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:10 pm
SEA
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/64:30 pm
SAN
-
SEA
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/13$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/612:24 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Tue 4/2812:29 pm
SAN
-
SEA
2 stops20h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:56 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop11h 25m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:33 pm
SAN
-
SEA
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/612:24 pm
SEA
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SAN
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Fri 5/16:25 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$138

Find flight deals from Seattle to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-San Diego flights.
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to San Diego that are best for you.

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SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 4/17

11:05 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

San Diego

Thu 4/30

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$127

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

2:35 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

7:00 pm-12:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$127

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/13

9:10 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

6:34 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$137

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/11

9:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

3:10 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$137

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 4/17

6:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$137

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 5/17

10:15 pm-7:35 am

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Wed 5/20

12:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$142

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/18

1:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

6:25 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$142

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/7

9:50 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$148

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

9:55 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

7:30 am-10:38 am

Nonstop3h 08m

$157

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/7

7:55 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

7:30 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$157

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seattle to San Diego, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Diego (average of $55). Flying from Seattle to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to San Diego in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Seattle to San Diego flights

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated February 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Seattle to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Seattle to San Diego. On a typical day, there are 36 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego, all of which are around 2h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego.

  • How popular is this Seattle to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to San Diego?

    Airlines like Southwest and Alaska Airlines fly from Seattle to San Diego in about 2h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Seattle to San Diego is about 1051 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($70), Frontier ($88), and Hawaiian Airlines ($104) offers the cheapest pricing from Seattle to San Diego. You may be able to fly from Seattle to San Diego for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $43 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $74 and Delta from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Seattle to San Diego are SkyWest Airlines (100%), Air Tahiti Nui (81%) and Alaska Airlines (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $337 for a flight from Seattle to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Diego (average of $55). Flying from Seattle to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $121). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Seattle to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$104Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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