How many flights from Sacramento to Seattle are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.6% of flights from Sacramento to Seattle have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

What's the flight time from Sacramento to Seattle?

A direct flight from Sacramento to Seattle typically takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 975 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to approximately 9 hours and 1 minute. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Sacramento to Seattle come up?

Cheap flights from Sacramento to Seattle are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route have regular opportunities to find economical fares. The consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious planning.

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Sacramento to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Seattle

Most itineraries for flights from Sacramento to Seattle connect at least once, with only 20.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical itinerary involves 2 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle are available, you are more likely to find options that include at least one stop.

Right now, the cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Seattle are February, with a median fare of $139, followed by March at $251, and January at $310. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Seattle takes about 3h 46m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 13h 42m. This contrasts with non-stop flights, which also have a median duration of 3h 46m, indicating that the overall median is heavily influenced by the faster direct options.

Fares for flights from Sacramento to Seattle are typically $288–$693, with a median of $422. Right now, fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices, though currently, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Seattle

Regular price: $102 - $346

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Seattle are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $102 to $346. The current lowest deal is $117 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Nov 18-Dec 3.

now $117

Low $102

High $346

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Seattle is February, with a median price of $139. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1207. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $139

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,207

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Seattle

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$484

$416

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$472

$398

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$416

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$415

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$269

$636

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$222

$479

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Seattle

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$475 → $406

15%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$482 → $416

14%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$475 → $416

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Seattle

Sacramento - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sacramento to Seattle are above the typical level at $422.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices below typical

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $139.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 46m

Direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle typically take 3h 46m, while connecting flights average 13h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 20.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered 1 direct deal from Sacramento to Seattle recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Sacramento to Seattle are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Seattle, providing a convenient departure option for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Sacramento to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Consider Paine Field Everett for closer proximity to North Seattle and Snohomish County, with less congestion.

📍 ~30 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the best prices for flights from Sacramento to Seattle are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $508. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average price of $860. Even booking 60 or more days out can result in higher prices, averaging $649, indicating that there is a sweet spot for securing more economical fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Seattle is considered to be $288 or less. The median price for this route has been $422. Prices can go up to $693 or more for the top 25% of fares. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target prices at or below the $288 threshold.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Seattle, with a median price of $139. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $251. While January has a median price of $310, it is also noted as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $422, so flying in February or March can offer significant savings.

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Sacramento to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Seattle

Regular price: $102 - $346

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Seattle are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $102 to $346. The current lowest deal is $117 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Nov 18-Dec 3.

now $117

Low $102

High $346

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Seattle

February

Cheapest

Flights from $139

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,207

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Seattle

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$484

$416

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$472

$398

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$416

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$415

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$269

$636

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Seattle

Sacramento (SMF) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$222

$479

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Seattle

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$475 → $406

15%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$482 → $416

14%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$475 → $416

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Seattle