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Cheap Flights from Seattle to San José (SEA-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to San José 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 Seattle to San José

Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
8:49 pm - 12:00 pmSEA-SJO
14h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:35 pmSJO-SEA
11h 35m1 stop
$337American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 12:38 amSEA-SJO
12h 18m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 11:32 pmSJO-SEA
23h 37m2 stops
$354Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
8:49 pm - 12:00 pmSEA-SJO
14h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:41 pmSJO-SEA
11h 41m1 stop
$356American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 11:51 pmSEA-SJO
12h 31m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 11:06 amSJO-SEA
11h 11m1 stop
$358Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
11:24 pm - 12:00 pmSEA-SJO
11h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:41 pmSJO-SEA
11h 41m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
3:40 pm - 1:06 pmSEA-SJO
19h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:31 pm - 10:15 amSJO-SEA
21h 44m1 stop
$361Delta
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 11:51 pmSEA-SJO
17h 31m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 2:48 pmSJO-SEA
14h 53m1 stop
$362Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 12:26 pmSEA-SJO
15h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 10:46 pmSJO-SEA
10h 26m1 stop
$373United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
3:28 pm - 7:15 amSEA-SJO
14h 47m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:37 am - 6:45 pmSJO-SEA
11h 08m1 stop
$383United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Southwest Logo
5:55 pm - 1:45 pmSEA-SJO
17h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:55 pmSJO-SEA
15h 55m2 stops
$391Southwest
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Cheapest • from $337 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to San José flights

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

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Planning a trip from Seattle to San José? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

When flying from Seattle to San José, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Seattle, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to San José, 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 Seattle to San José is September, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $891 and $731 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to San José, 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 Seattle to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$152
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Seattle to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to San José 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 Seattle to San José

  • Which airline has suitable pet policies for Seattle to San José flights?

    Spirit Airlines ensures a favorable pet policy for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Jose International Airport (SJO). One pet per person is permitted in the cabin by Spirit Airlines. The pet and carrier weight should not exceed 20 lb. Acceptable pets include small dogs, household birds cats, and domestic rabbits.

  • Which layover options are available for passengers flying from Seattle to San José?

    Passengers will have several layover options for this route. United Airlines, Avianca, has a layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL). United Airlines has its layover at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and American Airlines at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • What public transport options are from San José International Airport to downtown San José?

    San José International Airport (SJC) offers a variety of transportation options for getting into the city. The most convenient choice, VTA Airport Flyer, offers a bus service outside the terminal building. It operates straightforward service to the central area of San Jose, a journey that lasts around 20 minutes. One can find additional shuttle vans and taxis near baggage claim.

  • Can I get rental cars from San José International Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at San Jose's international airport is feasible. The rental car companies positioned at the airport comprise Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. All rental car businesses are situated on the ground floor of the terminal, except Fox, which is on the upper floor. The vehicle rentals vary, including economy to high-end cars, sport utility vehicles, and minivans.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to San José was $152 for a one-way ticket and $337 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Seattle?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Seattle to San José.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to San José are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $615 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $661 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Seattle to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Seattle 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 Seattle to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and SJO 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 Seattle to San José?

    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 San José from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to San José

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located at Washington's SeaTac City, approximately 12 miles south of Seattle's central area. It is a major hub for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Flights departing from Seattle bound for San José can utilize Terminal A, which Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines utilize, or Terminal C, which Delta Air Lines operates.
  • Alaska Airlines is a suitable family-friendly airline for travel from Seattle to San José. These consist of onboard entertainment, free pillows and blankets, additional snacks, specially prepared dishes, and price cuts for kids.
  • Most airlines, including Spirit Airlines, provide special needs assistance to passengers, including escort assistance, in boarding and deplaning. Wheelchair assistance is also available free of charge.
  • When traveling from Seattle to San José, a business class ticket offers many advantages that can make the journey more enjoyable. The main advantages of a business class ticket on Copa Airlines include access to more generous seating and legroom, tailored service and courtesy from the flight attendants, courtesy meals and beverages, and more luggage allowances.
  • Spirit Airlines flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Jose International Airport have favorable carry-on policies. Passengers can carry one individual item like a purse. They can as well carry one average carry-on bag for their flight with no additional fee. The weight of the bags should be at most 40 lb.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to San José

 
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Flight was delayed as it always is with Alaska airlines. Particularly to smaller airports. No AC on the plane so it was miserably hot.

4.0 OkayKristina, Sep 2025SEA - GTF
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Flight was delayed as it always is with Alaska airlines. Particularly to smaller airports. No AC on the plane so it was miserably hot.

Slow boarding and the flight crew hit me with the food cart

It was very nice flight going to Seattle and coming back to Omaha. Even got in early. Very easy to check in using the Alaska Airlines App. Thank you.

They offer the only direct flight from Seattle to Pittsburgh.

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

After we boarded there was quite a long time before we actually took off, and there were no announcements from crew about why we were delayed. Later when they did make announcements they were largely inaudible. There was no food (other than for purchase) on the flight and no entertainment. Thats not a complaint, just explaining my ratings in those categories. The flight was smooth. Baggage claim was rapid.

The airline staff was great! The best safety review ive ever had!

Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

Why was I charged for a glass of wine on one flight and not on another? Why no movie or TVs? It was a long flight.

I liked that it didn't take 10 hours to drive here. Super short trip!

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

It was good in general. The Crew during the flight were very nice at all times.

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

the guy in front of me put his seat back immediately...and then left it back including thru landing and taxiing to the runway. attendants did not check/ask him to put it up for landing.

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

Terrible. The flight arrives 2 hr later, no AC. One of the worst flights ever

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Boarding - It is unclear where the line for the group are given the signs. A solution would be a diagonal arrow pointing to the lane in which the lane for boarding of a given zone should form. As it is now, you are guessing which side of the pole the "zone 3" sign is telling you to form the line. Inflight Entertainment - The Spanish subtitles function didn't work for movie watching (in fact, all subtitles didn't work), so was difficult to follow along and I watched the movie in silence without words.

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

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