SJO - SEA

$226 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Seattle

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Seattle departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Seattle, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Seattle, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$416
Typical prices: $463-$568
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Sat 8/29Sat 9/5
SJO - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$226
Typical prices: $287-$398
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Thu 4/2
SJO - SEA • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $507 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Seattle. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $487 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 45m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Seattle (SJO-SEA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Seattle

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:45 am - 8:05 pm
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SEA
15h 20m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:15 pm
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14h 15m
2 stops
$416Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
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5:05 am - 5:38 pm
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SEA
13h 33m
2 stops
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7:06 pm - 8:45 am
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SJO
12h 39m
2 stops
$417Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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5:45 am - 5:57 pm
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SEA
13h 12m
1 stop
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9:50 am - 11:15 pm
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SJO
12h 25m
2 stops
$422Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
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5:45 am - 10:52 pm
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SEA
18h 07m
1 stop
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9:15 pm - 11:15 pm
SEA
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SJO
25h 00m
1 stop
$431Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
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5:05 am - 5:38 pm
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SEA
13h 33m
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7:06 pm - 8:45 am
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SJO
12h 39m
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$433Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
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5:45 am - 6:40 pm
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SEA
13h 55m
2 stops
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9:02 am - 11:40 pm
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SJO
13h 38m
2 stops
$440Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 17
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5:05 am - 5:38 pm
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SEA
13h 33m
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1:50 pm - 8:30 am
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17h 40m
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$449Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 15
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5:45 am - 6:40 pm
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SEA
13h 55m
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1:50 pm - 8:30 am
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17h 40m
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$451Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
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5:05 am - 5:38 pm
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SEA
13h 33m
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9:00 am - 11:15 pm
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13h 15m
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$453Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
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9:40 am - 9:29 am
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SEA
24h 49m
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7:06 pm - 11:30 am
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15h 24m
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$454Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Seattle?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Seattle departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Seattle is October, where tickets cost $459 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $632 and $608 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Seattle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$226
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Seattle

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Seattle was $226 for a one-way ticket and $416 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Seattle?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Seattle.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Seattle?

    On your way to Seattle, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Seattle?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Seattle?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Seattle, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Seattle, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Seattle are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $602 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $510 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and SEA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Seattle. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Seattle? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12052 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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Never got on because first part of trip was cancelled and we have no idea when we will get rebooked…

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
PDX - SEA
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Never got on because first part of trip was cancelled and we have no idea when we will get rebooked…

They cancelled the flight and provided no support to find another way home or how to get a refund. Links provided didn’t work and phone wait times were over eight hours. Battery on my phone couldn’t last long enough.

signage from the upper area to the tram down 2 escalator!

The WiFi worked for entertainment but a nearly 4 hour flight should have personal tvs

Generally very good. Waiting (due to de-icing and traffic) in plane to take off was a put-off. But it's not the airline's fault. I find Airbus more comfortable than Boeing.

Lot's of good food and free entanglement made the trip pleasurable and fun.

The food was terrible, worse that what you get with UA, an already one of the lowest standards to beat. How cheap one could be, providing that kind of junk food in first class. Unbelievable! The seats were not very comfortable either. And there were no screens either, not that I cared much but for you to know.

Easy check-in. Good customer service. Had to check carry-on due to lack of overhead space. Wish the airplane was configured with more overhead area so this doesn't usually happen.

Great flights, little turbulence, pilots kept stewardesses seated & safe, all staff friendly & professional

There is no entertainment on the plane. The snack is minimal. The crew was nice and professional.

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The boarding in Buenos Aires (at the on ramp) was not great. They had to check every carry on. Not a United problem but was a Buenos Aires problem.

Staff and aircraft were good. However, weather in Houston lee to a ground stop. We were looking at circling behind three other planes until the stop was lifted. Pilot said we didn’t have enough fuel for that. So we flew on to New Orleans as the closest port with immigration and customs staff. Landed there and sat in the plane for two hours plus while staff was sorted. Turned away by ICE. Waited for pilots to be switched out, but after they were approved by ICE. Then had to wait to get a runway because so many planes were ahead of us. Finally took off and flew back to Houston. We all missed our connecting flights because it took too long. Hotel voucher from United was only a link to booking site. Total BS. Finally got a flight out the next day after a night without sleep because all the Houston hotels were booked by rodeo and spring break crowds.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

I paid $7,000 to fly round trip to Porto. I thought it was for business class. But on the leg from Miami to Newark, and again from Newark to Miami, i was in coach. One time in the middle seat of coach. From Newark to Porto I was in business class as expected, and it was fine. I fly to Portugal once per month, often paying $5,000 for business class. Usually i fly American Airlines. I'd be happy to fly more with United Airlines. But my experience was disappointing because i was put in the coach for almost half the flights.

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

Movie selections were very limited. Meals were not f So good.

Older airplane with worn out seats. No entertainment system at all. Connecting to Wi-Fi was problematic and hit and miss.

AA is flying sub par aging 787's to Tokyo. I fly other 787's long haul and these are at the bottom. Seats don't work well, tray tables don't work well and were dirty. The flight was great, the plane was not.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

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