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Many hotels near San Jose offer complimentary shuttles from the airport. If you are looking for a pocket-friendly hotel near SJC, choose La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport, which has free airport shuttles and is a short distance from Santa Clara Convention Center. Alternatively, Biltmore Hotel and Suites Santa Clara Hotel provides airport shuttles and is a short drive from California’s Great America theme park.

Travelers can hail a cab or take the Local Link Train from Chinatown Station/International District. Many bus options are also available, including King County Metro buses from South 176th Street and State Highway 99.

In addition to the airport’s live music at various locations in the terminal, the airport enhances travelers’ experience with artistic offerings. Permanent collections and rotating exhibits display a mix of international and local artists and provide passengers with an interesting way to kill time before their flight. These can be found on Concourses N, C, B, A, D, and the Baggage Claim Hall.

Yes. SJC offers several family-friendly amenities. Nursing rooms are located near Gates A and B. The Zoom Zone interactive play space is in Terminal B between Gates 25 and 24.

If you and your children are on a flight to San Jose from Seattle, be sure to take advantage of the airport’s numerous kid-friendly amenities. In addition to Gates A and B’s nursing rooms, the Zoom Zone interactive play space in Terminal B between Gates 25 and 24 is a great place to keep your kids entertained after you deplane.

You can hail a cab or take the Local Link Train from Chinatown Station/International District. Alternatively, you may take one of the many buses like King County Metro buses from South 176th street and State Highway 99.

Among airlines operating Seattle to San Jose 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.

3 airlines operate flights between Seattle and San Jose. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $160 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $268 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 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.

Connecting flights from Seattle to San Jose most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Seattle to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $351, a difference of $122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to San Jose flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:48 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:03 am.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 113% above the route average of $268. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Seattle to San Jose takes 2h 18m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $162 to $848. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Seattle to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $99, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 12m, compared with 17h 34m via Denver Intl (DEN).

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Seattle to San Jose range from $189 to $396, with an average of $268 over the past 12 months. Anything below $189 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to San Jose 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.