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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:27 am
• Latest: departs at 8:23 pm and lands at 11:35 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Seattle takes 3h 12m, covering 1,051 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 San Diego to Seattle range from $188 to $365, with an average of $268 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 119% above the $268 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $268 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Diego to Seattle flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 88% on time
• Southwest: 69% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

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 San Diego to Seattle flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $123 to $1,142. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego 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 San Diego to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from San Diego to Seattle usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Seattle route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 51% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Seattle. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $243 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $333, a difference of $90.

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 San Diego and Seattle. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via San Jose (SJC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 5h 07m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 09m via Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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 San Diego to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Yes, Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Bus Route 992 runs between SAN and downtown San Diego. It operates daily from 4:15 a.m. to midnight, with service every 15 minutes.

Yes, SAN offers wheelchair assistance for travelers with special needs. All airlines operating at SAN provide wheelchair assistance, which can be requested through the airline's accessibility department before travel.

Yes, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a pet-friendly facility with pet-relief areas both inside and outside its terminals. The outdoor pet-relief areas are outside Door #33, Door #26, near Door #00/02 and near the parking garage. One of the indoor pet-relief areas is near A10 in Concourse A.

All lounges at San Diego International Airport (SAN) offer free Wi-Fi. They include Aspire Lounge, Chase Sapphire Lounge, Delta Sky Club, United Club and USO.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available, though it may not be offered in every area and may not always be operating.

Yes, Fuel Rod charging stations are available in both terminals. Power banks can be purchased at the charging stations. Seat power outlets are also located at the gate waiting bays for charging mobile devices.