SJO - SEA

$181 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Seattle

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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
$426
Overall average: $605
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/9Tue 1/27
SJO - SEA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$181
Typical prices: $280-$389
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/18
SJO - SEA • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $428 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
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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, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 27
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2:58 pm - 9:04 amSJO-SEA
44h 06m2 stops
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8:55 am - 12:22 pmSEA-SJO
25h 27m1 stop
$426Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Tue, Jan 6
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9:40 am - 12:59 amSJO-SEA
17h 19m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 8:32 amSEA-SJO
17h 57m1 stop
$428United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
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6:00 am - 11:42 pmSJO-SEA
19h 42m1 stop
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8:04 am - 10:30 pmSEA-SJO
12h 26m1 stop
$429American Airlines
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Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 17
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12:20 am - 11:00 amSJO-SEA
11h 40m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:46 pmSEA-SJO
16h 46m1 stop
$430Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:45 am - 10:29 pmSJO-SEA
16h 44m1 stop
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8:06 am - 11:15 pmSEA-SJO
13h 09m2 stops
$431Multiple Airlines
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Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23
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4:50 pm - 8:00 pmSJO-SEA
28h 10m1 stop
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8:05 am - 11:15 pmSEA-SJO
14h 10m1 stop
$432Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 10
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:12 pmSJO-SEA
18h 42m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 8:32 amSEA-SJO
17h 57m1 stop
$433United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 4
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12:35 pm - 12:34 amSJO-SEA
13h 59m1 stop
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7:05 am - 8:32 amSEA-SJO
23h 27m1 stop
$434United Airlines
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Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 18
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12:20 am - 11:56 amSJO-SEA
12h 36m1 stop
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11:20 am - 11:46 pmSEA-SJO
11h 26m2 stops
$435Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:16 am - 12:29 pmSJO-SEA
13h 13m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 11:42 pmSEA-SJO
26h 47m1 stop
$436Alaska 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 $476 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $641 and $619 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 7 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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.
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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 $181 for a one-way ticket and $426 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 $673 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 $527 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11321 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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The small ej plane didn’t have any entertainment aside from the stuff on the Alaska website that has to be accessed from your own device. But everything else was just great.

10.0 ExcellentAaron, Nov 2025BZN - SEA
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The small ej plane didn’t have any entertainment aside from the stuff on the Alaska website that has to be accessed from your own device. But everything else was just great.

Last-minute flight delay in originating flight caused me to miss connection in Seattle by 10 minutes....leading to a 7-hour wait. Communication was poor. Boarding: your staff really need to do a better job of making sure that passengers board with their assigned group. I was in group C, and most of us were waiting but people just kept walking into the line, with the result that all the bin space was taken. You should check boarding group with each passenger and if they are trying to cut in early, tell them to wait.

Flight from PSP delayed ~2hs and missed connection. Terrible service providing acommodations & food (no rides - just the hotel van every 30 min, which you have to call). 12 dollars in food for a 9 hour delay. 30+ minutes to get everything sorted out.

Confusing now Hawaiian and Alaskan have merged, hard to check in - they need to uncomplicated things.

The crew in first class did an amazing job keeping me comfortable, well fed and with plenty to drink. They work hard and deserve to be recognized

I would have liked if the flight existed. To be fair the federal government canceled it. But, since it WAS canceled, I would have liked it if Alaska Airlines had moved a finger to assist me rather then abandoning me with my luggage, unable to check it, for 14 hours in Portland. So federal regulations forbid them from storing my bag? Then at least help me find storage or SOMETHING.

Hate this airline. Uncomfortable seats, no screens, no good food.

Have mounted entertainment for long flights instead of making customers use their own equipment

I wish my checked suitcase could have been checked since I arrived an hour before take off .

The staff was so kind and friendly! Boarding was efficient and communication was timely. I would seek out flying with Alaska Airlines in the future.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

flight was good until we arrived at cmh ten minutes early but then sat on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate, so we had to wait despite the pilot tellling us that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

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