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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 22.6% 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 while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights involve at least one 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 is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for San Jose to Seattle flights is advisable. This route is classified as a 'regular' deal route, meaning price fluctuations are common. Historically, travelers on similar routes have benefited from monitoring prices. An alert can help you secure a more favorable fare as prices change.

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San Jose to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Seattle

Right now, 8% of recent fares for flights from San Jose to Seattle are considered a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Seattle, fares typically range from $277–$633, with a median of $379. Current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route, indicating a favorable time to consider booking.

The typical journey time for flights from San Jose to Seattle is approximately 2h 17m. However, since most itineraries include connections, a typical journey involving a stopover can extend to around 11h 23m. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1122 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 22.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is involved, the median number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Seattle, the data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $149. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $151. Following these, November presents a median fare of $282, making these months generally more economical for travel on this route.

How much is a round trip from San Jose to Seattle

Regular price: $124 - $300

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

Regular prices for flights from San Jose to Seattle typically range from $124 to $300. The current lowest deal is $131 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Nov 19-Nov 23.

now $131

Low $124

High $300

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Seattle is February, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $707. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $149

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $707

Jan

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Aug

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Dec

Direct flights from San Jose to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Jose to Seattle

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$320

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$166

$312

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$280

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$164

$312

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$157

$312

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Seattle

San Jose (SJC) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$150

$325

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$293 → $132

55%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$785 → $645

18%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$294 → $163

45%

2 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 30

$298 → $167

44%

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 at $131.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 17m.

Direct flights to Seattle from San Jose typically take 2h 17m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 77.4% of routes, typically with one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has direct flights available from San Jose to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from San Jose to Seattle appear regularly, about every 30 days.

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

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

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

67% AI deal score

$561

$497

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Business Class

From SJC

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Nov 18

Seattle, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest prices for the San Jose to Seattle route, with an average price of $378. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For example, flights booked 7-13 days out have an average price of $820. Across the trailing 90 days, the best deals were found well in advance.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Jose to Seattle is typically around $277 or less. The median price for this route has been $379. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $633 or less, indicating a wide range of fares.

Historically, February and December have been the cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Seattle, with median prices of $149 and $151 respectively. November has also shown lower median prices at $282. The annual median price for this route is $379, suggesting that certain months offer significant savings.

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San Jose to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Seattle

How much is a round trip from San Jose to Seattle

Regular price: $124 - $300

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

Regular prices for flights from San Jose to Seattle typically range from $124 to $300. The current lowest deal is $131 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Nov 19-Nov 23.

now $131

Low $124

High $300

The cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Seattle

February

Cheapest

Flights from $149

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $707

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec