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$204 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$495
Typical prices: $577-$403
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SEA - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$204
Typical prices: $258-$321
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Mon 6/8
SEA - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $496 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $545 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to San José

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13
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9:40 pm - 8:30 am
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5:45 am - 6:48 pm
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14h 03m
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$495Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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15h 05m
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$496Southwest
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:00 am - 8:30 am
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24h 30m
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4:35 pm - 10:34 am
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18h 59m
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$499Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:27 am - 8:30 am
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7:45 am - 9:57 pm
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$502Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
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8:25 pm - 11:15 pm
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$503Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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5:05 am - 7:42 pm
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$505Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 12
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$507Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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$509Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4
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15h 25m
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$510Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
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Booking Insights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Seattle to San José departing in October.

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 October, where tickets cost $495 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $787 and $763 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 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$204
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% 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 $204 for a one-way ticket and $495 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?

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

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

    Houston 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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to San José are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $666 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $604 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

The plane was to narrow. Uncomfortable seats.. Kayak is Awesome!

I had to cancel this trip due to medical reasons. I took out flight insurance but I was unable to cancel my reservation on either Kayak or Alaska. I need proof that I did not take this flight to get my refund. I have tried for a week and a half together that information from either Kayak or Alaska but so far I have gotten no response. I am very disappointed!

We had paid for window seats just to not get window seats. When we ask the flight attendant to switch seats she said no because it was a full flight. It was the the worst experience I had ever.

The crew seem untrained and uncertain no one ever checked up on us in our first class cabin. I had to ask for water four times and the lady kept saying she was busy when they weren't really doing anything. Had to walk to the back of the plane to get water for myself. Crew seem new and unexperience. You can tell this by the fumbling they kept making trying to fight. (I miss Hawaiian air.)

Alaska airlines agent helped me greatly to reschedule my flight. The flight was also very comfortable and the flight attendants were very friendly.

The crew was great and everything went smoothly coming and going.

My window seat did not have a window. I chose seat 11A thinking I would have a view. I had a wall instead.

See what I wrote in the previous section. This was a terrible experience. I would like refund.. I even paid an extra $70 for an aisle seat closer to the front to ensure that I got off early enough to catch the next flight. The fact that the plane did not wait, and even left eearlier, knowing that the first flight came in late, and was moved to a terminal three train stops away is appalling. My friend that flew JetBlue, their flight was delayed and came in later and the connecting flight WAITED for them. How is it that JetBlue could do that, and Alaska could not.

This was my second time flying Alaska Airline in the 1st Class cabin. Everything was fine with the exception of the food and entertainment. The food was just ok but not what I was expecting from 1st Class. A BBQ pork sandwich and baked potato. There wasnt any in-flight entertainment. I found that odd since it was a coast to coast flight Seattle to Dulles. My sister flew 1st Class on Delta on a shorter flight ( Seattle to Cincinnati) and had an awesome meal and in-flight entertainment. I typically fly Delta but there wasn’t a flight with times that fit my schedule. I am by no means a primary donna. But when my upgrade cost over $900…I didn’t use any reward miles…I was expecting more than what I got. I will never fly Alaska Airline 1st Class again. I will stick with Delta for all my travel needs whether it’s in 1st Class or coach.

Good staff. Comfortable seats. Had to check my bag because the flight was too full.

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

Friendliest Flight Attendant I’ve seen since I flew on Southwest Airlines. The whole trip was outstanding…and arrived Early!

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

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