How many flights from San Jose to Seattle are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 51.7% of flights from San Jose to Seattle were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that travelers have a good chance of finding a direct flight for this route. However, connecting flights are also a common option, typically involving a single stop.

What's the flight time from San Jose to Seattle?

The typical direct flight time from San Jose to Seattle is approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of 1122 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 5 hours and 38 minutes. This means that while direct flights offer a quick journey, flights with a single stop can more than double the travel time.

Should I set a price alert for San Jose to Seattle flights?

Historically, deals for flights from San Jose to Seattle are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a favorable price for this route. Given the frequent nature of deals, monitoring prices can help in identifying optimal booking times.

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San Jose to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Seattle

Right now, 11% of recent fares for flights from San Jose to Seattle are considered a good price. Fares typically range from $195–$399, with a median of $279. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from San Jose to Seattle.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Seattle, the data shows that February and January are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $134. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $156.

A typical journey from San Jose to Seattle takes about 2h 17m. Since a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, this duration includes both direct flights from San Jose to Seattle and those with a single stopover. The median connecting journey takes 8h 13m.

This route covers a distance of 1122 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Jose to Seattle

Regular price: $231 - $334

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Seattle is typically between $231 and $334. The current lowest deal is $127 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 18.

now $127

Low $231

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Seattle is April, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $436. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $129

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $436

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Direct flights from San Jose to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Jose to Seattle

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$164

$156

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$176

$151

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$158

$156

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$176

$156

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$152

$156

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$176

$151

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 1

$457 → $139

70%

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

$459 → $144

69%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$471 → $157

67%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$470 → $167

64%

Popular Airports to fly from San Jose to Seattle

San Jose - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Jose to Seattle are below the typical level, with deals around $127.

📅 Best time to fly

January, February, and April are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Seattle are January, February, and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 17m

Direct flights from San Jose to Seattle typically take 2 hours and 17 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Direct flights from San Jose to Seattle are available from Alaska Airlines, Inc.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $127

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $127 from San Jose to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Jose to Seattle appear frequently, with 11% considered good prices.

San Jose main airports to depart from

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from San Jose (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from San Jose to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle (reachable by car, bus, and light rail).

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Consider Paine Field Everett for closer proximity to North Seattle and potentially less congestion than SEA.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

76% AI deal score

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$418

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the sweet spot for booking flights from San Jose to Seattle to secure the cheapest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $229. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $345, while booking 7-13 days out can result in an average price of $528. Even booking 60+ days in advance tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $271.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Jose to Seattle is considered to be around $195 or less. The median price observed for this route was $279. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $399 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $195 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Seattle are January and February, both with a median price of $134. April also presents a relatively low median price of $156. The annual median price for this route is $279, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months for their journeys.

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San Jose to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Seattle

This route covers a distance of 1122 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Jose to Seattle

Regular price: $231 - $334

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Seattle is typically between $231 and $334. The current lowest deal is $127 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 18.

now $127

Low $231

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Seattle

April

Cheapest

Flights from $129

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $436

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