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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Seattle takes 2h 22m, covering 697 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 Jose to Seattle range from $209 to $410, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 103% above the $289 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $290 for nonstop.

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 Jose to Seattle flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 8%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Jose 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 Jose to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $85, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

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

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

• San Diego (SAN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Jose to Seattle. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $64.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 5h 34m via San Diego (SAN) and 10h 49m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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 Jose 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
• American Airlines: 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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Car rental services are located at the off-site Sea-Tac Airport Rental Car Facility. Free dedicated shuttle buses run from two passenger pick-up areas at the north and south ends of the terminal.

The Airport Flyer shuttle is VTA Route 60. From SJC, Route 60 runs from either terminal to Metro/Airport station, where travelers can board the VTA Blue or Green light rail into downtown.

SEA offers Nursing Rooms, which are private, single-family rooms with a lockable door, a place to sit, a flat surface, an electrical outlet and sink access. Locations include the Children’s Play Area, Concourse S by the escalators, Concourse C near Gates C10A/B, Concourse A near Gate A10E, Gate D24 and the Concourse N Mezzanine Level.

Yes, SJC has pet relief areas both before and after security. Pre-security areas are outside Terminal A north of ticketing and outside Terminal B north of ticketing. The post-security area is in the passenger walkway between gates 16 and 17.