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$69+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Seattle (SJC - SEA)

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SJC — SEA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/109:50 amSJC - SEA
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Wed 12/1712:45 pmSEA - SJC
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/11$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/126:18 amSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/158:48 pmSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:00 pmSJC - SEA
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 12/75:35 amSEA - SJC
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:18 amSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/77:55 amSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$151
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/173:43 pmSJC - SEA
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Sun 12/217:30 pmSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/11$152
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/99:49 amSJC - SEA
1 stop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/168:25 amSEA - SJC
1 stop5h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:10 pmSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Mon 12/85:05 pmSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$157
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:00 pmSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 17mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/197:05 amSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$165
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 12/173:49 pmSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 17mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/229:41 pmSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$167
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:00 amSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 19mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/1412:45 pmSEA - SJC
1 stop4h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/49:15 amSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Sun 12/75:35 amSEA - SJC
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$172

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Delta)

One-way from

$69
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From San Jose to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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

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San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Wed 2/18

1:26 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/5

9:49 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$137

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Tue 2/17

1:26 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/4

11:17 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$137

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Tue 2/17

1:26 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/1

9:49 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$137

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Wed 12/3

3:43 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/10

2:05 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$137

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Thu 12/11

5:45 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 12/18

5:25 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$137

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 3/6

8:09 am-10:28 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$142

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Sat 12/13

6:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/16

5:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$142

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/3

2:59 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$142

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Sat 12/6

7:20 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/8

9:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$142

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Thu 12/11

8:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 12/18

9:41 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$167

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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 Jose to Seattle in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Jose, California-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Seattle flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Seattle

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seattle from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Seattle

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Seattle. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Seattle is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Seattle (average of $82). Flying from San Jose, California to Seattle in May is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 SJC to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose, California to Seattle in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Seattle. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for San Jose to Seattle flights

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Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, making it easy to stay connected while waiting for your flight.

SEA

Use the Link light rail from SEA to downtown Seattle for a cost-effective and convenient 40-minute journey.

Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on SJC

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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.

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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 November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose to Seattle to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Seattle?

    If you wish to fly to Seattle from San Jose, then you need to book flights from San Jose to Seattle/Tacoma Intl. There are 29 flights from San Jose (SJC) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) per day to choose from. Flights to Seattle from San Jose are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 13m is how long a nonstop flight from San Jose to Seattle/Tacoma Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Seattle flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Seattle?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Seattle can take about 7h 11m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $137. The distance between San Jose, California and Seattle is about 697 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Seattle round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Seattle, with prices starting at $75. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $108 and $112, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Jose, California to Seattle for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Seattle?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose, California to Seattle on time: Aeromexico (97%), WestJet (94%), Scandinavian Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Seattle?

    The cheapest flight price from San Jose, California to Seattle is $70. On average you can expect to pay $496. The most popular route, (San Jose - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), can usually be booked for $116.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Seattle (average of $82). Flying from San Jose, California to Seattle in May is currently the most expensive (average of $137). 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 San Jose to Seattle

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$112Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$115Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$136Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$152Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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