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$210 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Seattle

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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

Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 15
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2:20 am - 12:13 pmSJO-SEA
35h 53m2 stops
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3:12 pm - 12:38 amSEA-SJO
31h 26m2 stops
Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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12:35 pm - 10:10 pmSJO-SEA
34h 35m1 stop
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8:42 am - 12:38 amSEA-SJO
13h 56m2 stops
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:11 am - 1:02 pmSJO-SEA
12h 51m1 stop
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11:23 am - 12:38 amSEA-SJO
11h 15m1 stop
$440Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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8:40 am - 11:15 pmSJO-SEA
15h 35m1 stop
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7:28 pm - 8:32 amSEA-SJO
11h 04m1 stop
$441United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:33 pmSJO-SEA
14h 48m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 8:39 pmSEA-SJO
18h 40m1 stop
$443United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 10:10 amSJO-SEA
22h 00m2 stops
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5:35 am - 8:30 pmSEA-SJO
12h 55m2 stops
$445Southwest
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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2:37 pm - 12:30 amSJO-SEA
34h 53m3 stops
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11:30 pm - 7:40 amSEA-SJO
31h 10m2 stops
Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 12:32 amSJO-SEA
23h 32m2 stops
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8:49 pm - 12:38 amSEA-SJO
25h 49m2 stops
$449Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 9:48 pmSJO-SEA
16h 04m1 stop
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12:59 am - 9:17 pmSEA-SJO
18h 18m1 stop
$451American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pmSJO-SEA
18h 59m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:26 am - 7:42 pmSEA-SJO
13h 16m2 stops
$456American 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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Seattle?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San José to Seattle, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Seattle back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 $513 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $679 and $641 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 11% 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$210
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $210 for a one-way ticket and $438 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld 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 $659 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $542 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
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No issues at all other than the seats. Of all the airlines I've flown on in my life (this was my first with Alaska Airlines), these were significantly the most uncomfortable seats I've had - more so than Spirit Airlines. I'm a relatively young guy and mostly fit but oof, i was aching in muscles I didn't even know I had. Not sure if the seats are standard for the plane (if it even works like that) or if the choice to use cardboard as cushion and 90 degree angle back rests was a decision, but it wouldn't honestly make me think twice about flying with them again. Other than that - perfect flight. It was quick, crew was nice, ride was smooth so all things considered I appreciate the last minute availability offered after a sudden relocation on my part.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2025IAH - SEA
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No issues at all other than the seats. Of all the airlines I've flown on in my life (this was my first with Alaska Airlines), these were significantly the most uncomfortable seats I've had - more so than Spirit Airlines. I'm a relatively young guy and mostly fit but oof, i was aching in muscles I didn't even know I had. Not sure if the seats are standard for the plane (if it even works like that) or if the choice to use cardboard as cushion and 90 degree angle back rests was a decision, but it wouldn't honestly make me think twice about flying with them again. Other than that - perfect flight. It was quick, crew was nice, ride was smooth so all things considered I appreciate the last minute availability offered after a sudden relocation on my part.

Short flight was fine, but no entertainment and bathrooms broken.

All went smoothly. Only one delay departing Seattle of around 30 minutes.

We were in 1st class. Haven’t flown 1st class in over 35 years. This was special trip. 30yr anniversary and family travel. Food was good for airline food. Crew was very attentive.i expected easier movie access. Had to use own device. Second leg with Hawaiian airlines was exceptional in every way.

I paid for a window seat and on both flights I was put in the middle seat. Then on my flight to seattle I had to sit next to a passenger with a cat. I'm allergic to cats. So I sneezed, and had a running nose all flight.

Since the flight was delayed, snacks and water were provided.

Would have been nice if my flight was on time and I didn't miss my connection and had to spend the night in Seattle, losing one night at the VRBO I paid for in Sitka. And, my connecting flight was still at the gate when my flight was taxiing to it's gate. But, it took off. Too bad for me. I really can't believe you even want me to review or comment on my experience.

Upon arrival I was disappointed that the assist I requested to get to the baggage claim wasn't provided. The entire baggage area was not clearly marked and I wanted to store my baggage overnight, that wasn't available. I had to take it on the shuttle to the hotel!

The staff was extremely pleasant, and the ride was uneventful… If I were going to a place they serviced, I would take Alaska again

Everything was great. Paid for upgraded economy seat and it was worth it: early boarding, roomy seat, great entertainment choices, free drink!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

Inoperable monitor left no entert for 9 hours. Crew was not helpful Food was awful.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

They don't make it easy or promote their food options. Dirty plane. Delayed.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

Worst flight ever. I was suppose to have a 3 1/2 hour layover in Chicago but got to the gate 4 minutes before boarding.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

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