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$104+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Seattle (SAN - SEA)

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SAN — SEA
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/412:55 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 6/85:35 pm
SEA
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SAN
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop27h 41m
Frontier
Fri 6/57:50 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 6/96:30 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 7/217:30 am
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop27h 41m
Frontier
Thu 6/48:20 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$182
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:15 am
SAN
-
SEA
Nonstop3h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/87:26 am
SEA
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/71:36 pm
SAN
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 56m
Delta
Tue 7/219:45 am
SEA
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SAN
Nonstop2h 54m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/62:45 pm
SAN
-
SEA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/104:45 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/65:15 pm
SAN
-
SEA
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Mon 6/82:25 pm
SEA
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/711:01 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 7/145:04 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:25 am
SAN
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SEA
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Tue 8/187:41 pm
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/87:30 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 6/1010:55 am
SEA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$191
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:43 pm
SAN
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SEA
1 stop23h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/88:42 pm
SEA
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SAN
Nonstop2h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$193

Find flight deals from San Diego to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA). 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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$238

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Seattle that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Seattle that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Tue 6/9

5:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/16

5:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$181

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Wed 6/17

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/23

7:15 am-10:08 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$185
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Tue 7/7

6:18 am-9:19 am

Nonstop3h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/11

6:21 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$226

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Wed 7/1

4:03 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/4

7:45 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$226

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Sat 6/13

11:05 am-2:21 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/16

7:45 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$226

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Wed 6/10

6:18 am-9:19 am

Nonstop3h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/16

11:55 am-7:21 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$239

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Fri 6/26

6:27 pm-1:29 am

1 stop7h 02m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 6/28

5:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 44m

$266

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Thu 6/4

9:03 pm-8:49 am

1 stop11h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 6/7

7:26 am-10:22 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$280

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Tue 8/11

12:20 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/16

6:55 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$286

San DiegoSeattle

SAN - SEA

SANSEA

San Diego

Fri 7/17

6:18 am-9:19 am

Nonstop3h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/20

6:21 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$287

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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 San Diego to Seattle in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Diego-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Seattle 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 San Diego-Seattle 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 San Diego to Seattle

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Seattle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Seattle (average of $197). Flying from San Diego to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 SAN to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 19, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Seattle in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Seattle. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Seattle?

The best insider tips for San Diego to Seattle 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 Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated May 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Diego to Seattle by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Seattle. 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 San Diego to Seattle?

    If you book a flight from San Diego to Seattle, you will be flying from San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from San Diego (SAN) take 2h 54m for a nonstop flight. There are 25 flights from San Diego to Seattle per day from 8 airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to Seattle can take about 3h 01m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $226. Airlines will cover a distance of 1051 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Seattle, with prices starting at $79. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $107 and $110, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $75 and $78 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Consider WestJet (95%), Icelandair (95%) or Qatar Airways (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Seattle.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Seattle is generally $916, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), you can expect to pay $162 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Seattle 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 San Diego to Seattle?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Seattle (average of $197). Flying from San Diego to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Seattle

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Seattle. 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$110Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$128Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$149Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$151Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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