SJO - SEA

$246 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 10/15. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$543
Typical prices: $676-$497
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Tue 7/28Tue 8/11
SJO - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$246
Typical prices: $252-$292
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Thu 10/15
SJO - SEA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $546 (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 $511 (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 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% 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

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11
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7:45 am - 10:00 pm
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SEA
15h 15m
1 stop
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6:03 am - 11:15 pm
SEA
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SJO
16h 12m
1 stop
$543Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:00 am - 12:20 am
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SEA
16h 20m
2 stops
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11:05 pm - 6:40 pm
SEA
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SJO
18h 35m
2 stops
$546Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
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4:35 pm - 10:34 am
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SEA
18h 59m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 11:45 am
SEA
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SJO
15h 35m
3 stops
$547Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:00 am - 12:20 am
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SEA
16h 20m
2 stops
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8:55 am - 6:40 pm
SEA
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SJO
8h 45m
1 stop
$553Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:45 am - 10:00 pm
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SEA
15h 15m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 8:45 am
SEA
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SJO
12h 35m
2 stops
$556Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24
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5:45 am - 7:53 pm
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SEA
15h 08m
2 stops
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8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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SJO
30h 30m
1 stop
$557Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 30
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5:05 am - 6:00 pm
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SEA
13h 55m
2 stops
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9:27 am - 8:30 am
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SJO
22h 03m
2 stops
$558Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:45 pm - 4:11 pm
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SEA
21h 26m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 11:30 am
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SJO
15h 20m
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$560Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21
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12:35 pm - 11:35 pm
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SEA
12h 00m
1 stop
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7:25 pm - 12:45 pm
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SJO
16h 20m
2 stops
$561Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20
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5:45 am - 9:42 pm
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SEA
16h 57m
1 stop
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9:27 am - 8:30 am
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SJO
22h 03m
1 stop
$564Multiple 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 July.

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 $448 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $658 and $620 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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$246
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Seattle was $246 for a one-way ticket and $543 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 $562 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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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12419 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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90 minute delay boarding the plane, 45 minute delay on the terminal, 2 hours late arriving, currently waiting 45 minutes on the tarmac for a gate so we can BEGIN deboarding. Absolute mess. Definitely will be my last flight with Alaska.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
JFK - SEA
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90 minute delay boarding the plane, 45 minute delay on the terminal, 2 hours late arriving, currently waiting 45 minutes on the tarmac for a gate so we can BEGIN deboarding. Absolute mess. Definitely will be my last flight with Alaska.

Extremely professional crew there are very friendly and first class. Everything worked well on the plane. Food was to be expected. Drinks were very good. Shout out to Charlie in first class who was an excellent flight attendant.

The plug in for my charger didn’t work and on my return flight back home the passenger in the window seat got up seven times

The boarding pass had no gate published and there are many fewer large boards with arrivals and departures I almost missed my flight trying to find the gate

Everyone was so kind, flight was wonderful, check in and baggage were easy. Thank you guys so much for a great trip

For such a long flight, Tampa to Seattle, was shocked to learn that no food was served. Also, there were no TV monitors to be able to watch a movie.

The staff at the check-in counter was responsive to the long queue and intervened to redirect the traffic: foreigners can't complete check-in without human agents; that is the real line which moves quickly enough. On-boarding and off-boarding were smooth and civilized. Overall the operations were efficient and the experience was pleasant.

Ok, but nothing special. Long flight with no blanket/pillow set.

Flight was delayed by 3 hrs. Forcing missed connection and overnight stay. Terrible.

Made our reservations 6 months ago. When we arrived at the airport we were informed they no longer have assigned seating. We were placed in the last row next to the restrooms. Our seats did not recline. I do not like the fact you are assigning seats. I don’t feel it’s fair. People who make last minute reservations sit in the middle seats. It’s did Southwest now have assigned seating and you assign seats. Even Southwest was more fair than Alaska.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

Broken tray table. Erratic service. Premium economy is more economy than premium- other airlines treat PE much better. No lounge access.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

The flight attendants were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The plane was ahead of schedule, and it all went very smoothly. Thank you.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

We got delayed getting out of DFW for broken overhead bins. Once the flight got underway the captain kept the seatbelt sign lit the entire flight despite little perceptible turbulence, preventing use of the rest rooms and any sort of refreshment service in the main cabin.

Flight delays for communication overall not a good experience uncomfortable on the plane. Person in front of me reclined his seat, putting them inches from my lap.

There were flight delays making our flight arrive at our destination after midnight didn’t seem to have enough crew or airplanes for the flights laid over in Dallas should’ve had plenty of time to make it to our next flight only made it because that flight was also delayed because our plane wasn’t even at the airport yet overall have not had a good experience on American

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

The homeless eat better than what was served on that plane. Pretzels and ice cream? My last trip to Europe. Everything is small, but the bill.

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