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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Seattle:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:13 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 12:13 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Seattle takes 2h 08m, covering 605 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Seattle range from $177 to $357, with an average of $259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 103% above the $259 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $203 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $258 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Seattle flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 8%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $124 to $803. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Sacramento to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $77, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from Sacramento to Seattle usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Sacramento to Seattle. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $236 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Sacramento and Seattle. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 29m, compared with 5h 02m via San Francisco (SFO) and 14h 21m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Lumen Field and Space Needle. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Most of the departures from Sacramento to Seattle are direct departures. These nonstop flights are typically operated by Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines. Occasionally you might find a journey with one layover, but these are fairly rare. Layovers take place in cities such as Las Vegas (LAS).

The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is located just a 15min drive from the downtown area of Sacramento, so you can always hail a taxi or a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber. Alternatively, you can take public transportation. SacRT operates the route with 142 Airport Express buses, which run hourly every day of the week.

When you land in Seattle, you have several ways you can get to the downtown area. You can always take a taxi or a rideshare, or you can make use of the rail or bus public transport systems. You can take bus route 124 which serves the downtown Seattle area. Or, you can take the light rail.

Yes, you have plenty of hotel options near SEA if you need to stay near the airport for any reason. Many of these hotels also offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. These include the Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport - an IHG Hotel, the Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport, and Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Airport, among several others.