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$286+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Seattle (SEA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SEA
May 25 — Jun 11
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Seattle

Cheapest flights from San José to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:45 am
SJO
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SEA
2 stops13h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/287:55 pm
SEA
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SJO
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$391
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:45 am
SJO
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SEA
2 stops13h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/36:00 am
SEA
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SJO
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$399
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 10/35:45 am
SJO
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SEA
2 stops33h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/1612:00 pm
SEA
-
SJO
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$414
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:45 am
SJO
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SEA
2 stops13h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/69:50 am
SEA
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SJO
2 stops12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$417
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/175:45 am
SJO
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SEA
2 stops14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/266:50 am
SEA
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SJO
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$421
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/106:00 am
SJO
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SEA
1 stop28h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1111:06 am
SEA
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SJO
1 stop20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$425
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/184:35 pm
SJO
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SEA
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/257:55 pm
SEA
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SJO
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$429
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/15:45 am
SJO
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SEA
2 stops13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/89:42 am
SEA
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SJO
2 stops12h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$432

Find flight deals from San José to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 April 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$445
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$286
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$599
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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

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San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

9:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/25

6:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$578

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

12:53 am-6:56 pm

1 stop19h 03m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-11:33 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$588

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

1:06 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/2

6:03 am-11:46 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$643

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

12:55 am-9:26 pm

2 stops21h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 5/14

7:05 am-11:33 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$666

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

12:55 am-10:26 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/8

9:51 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$666

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

12:55 am-1:01 pm

1 stop13h 06m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 5/17

8:30 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$666

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

12:53 am-6:58 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 6/8

7:25 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$711

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

1:06 am-6:33 pm

2 stops18h 27m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 8/3

7:26 am-11:46 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$711
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

1:10 pm-12:55 am

2 stops12h 45m

$286

San JoséSeattle

SJO - SEA

SJOSEA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

9:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops16h 05m

$318

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Seattle

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 José to Seattle in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 José-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-Seattle flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Seattle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 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 José to Seattle?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Seattle (average of $452). Flying from San José to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $641). 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.

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

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 April 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San José 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 José to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San José to Seattle?

    A quick flight from San José to Seattle can take about 16h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $578. The distance from San José to Seattle is about 3405 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $376, American Airlines will fly you from San José to Seattle and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $426 and $460, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $182. Alaska Airlines flights start at $212 while deals on Southwest start at $220 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Seattle (average of $452). Flying from San José to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $641). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Seattle

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$460Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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