Can I fly direct from San Diego to Seattle?

Yes, direct flights from San Diego to Seattle are available. Historically, approximately 29.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination.

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Seattle?

A direct flight from San Diego to Seattle typically takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of 1692 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do San Diego to Seattle flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the San Diego to Seattle route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for deals occur regularly across the trailing 30 days. Travelers on this route may find it beneficial to monitor prices for potential savings.

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San Diego to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Seattle

For cheap flights from San Diego to Seattle, the cheapest month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $209. Other budget-friendly options include August, where the median fare is $286, and January, with a median of $287. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more economical travel.

Right now, fares for flights from San Diego to Seattle typically range from $237–$487, with a median of $335. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 29.7% of recent fares being direct flights from San Diego to Seattle. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1, which can influence overall travel time and cost.

A typical journey from San Diego to Seattle takes about 3h 10m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 3h 10m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends significantly to 9h 57m.

The distance between San Diego and Seattle is 1692 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul trips but shorter than long-haul international journeys.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Seattle

Regular price: $118 - $242

Prices for flights from San Diego to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from San Diego to Seattle range from $118 to $242. Currently, the lowest deal is $117 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 10-Dec 14.

now $117

Low $118

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Seattle is February, with a median price of $209. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $539. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $209

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $539

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Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Seattle

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Seattle

Tue, Oct 27

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SAN - Seattle

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Frontier Airlines

$417

$398

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

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SAN - Seattle

San Diego (SAN) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$204

$159

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

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SAN - Seattle

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Southwest Airlines

$136

$220

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

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SAN - Seattle

San Diego (SAN) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$159

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

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SAN - Seattle

San Diego (SAN) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$198

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

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SAN - Seattle

San Diego (SAN) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$239

$242

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Seattle

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

$286 → $141

51%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$286 → $146

49%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$269 → $136

49%

6 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 26

$284 → $166

42%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Seattle

San Diego - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Seattle are above the typical level of $335.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest median prices.

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $209 for flights from San Diego to Seattle.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight from San Diego to Seattle is 3h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

About 30% of recent flights from San Diego to Seattle are direct, with connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is a carrier offering direct flights on the San Diego to Seattle route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Seattle are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Seattle.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary gateway to Seattle, offering many flight options from San Diego.

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

💸 Flights from ~$115

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~45 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to Seattle is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $348. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $740. Even flights booked 14-27 days in advance are notably higher, at an average of $453.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Seattle is considered to be $237 or less. The median price for this route has been $335. Prices tend to increase, with 75% of tickets historically costing $487 or more.

Across the trailing quarter, February has historically offered the cheapest flights from San Diego to Seattle, with a median price of $209. August and January also show lower median prices, at $286 and $287 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $335, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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San Diego to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Seattle

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Seattle

Regular price: $118 - $242

Prices for flights from San Diego to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from San Diego to Seattle range from $118 to $242. Currently, the lowest deal is $117 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 10-Dec 14.

now $117

Low $118

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Seattle

February

Cheapest

Flights from $209

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $539

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec