Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Seattle?

Flights from San José to Seattle usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Seattle pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Seattle most commonly connect through: • Los Angeles (LAX) – 32% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 19% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) – 18% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 17% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Seattle?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San José to Seattle. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £433 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £474, a difference of £40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Seattle?

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are The Westin Seattle, Seattle Center, and Seattle Marriott Waterfront. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute San José to Seattle flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £453 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San José to Seattle?

A direct flight from San José to Seattle takes 00m, covering 3,405 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Seattle?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San José to Seattle changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £424 to £1,571. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Seattle looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £249, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San José to Seattle?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 51m, compared to 10h 22m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 11h 11m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

What is the time difference between San José and Seattle?

Seattle is 2 hours behind San José (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA)?

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £45 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Thrifty • Budget • Dollar

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Seattle flight?

Return flights from San José to Seattle range from £395 to £535, with an average of £453 over the past 12 months. Anything below £395 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from San José to Seattle?

Return flights from San José to Seattle typically range from £395 to £535. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £424 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Seattle?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Seattle. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Seattle?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Seattle at £365 return. •June (£520) and July (£489) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San José to Seattle the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Seattle are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San José to Seattle?

United Airlines (£424) and Southwest (£458) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from San José to Seattle according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from San José to Seattle?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most popular stopover for the San José to Seattle route. 32% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via LAX.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San José to Seattle?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £326. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Seattle, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Seattle stopovers at 5h 34m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £395-£535

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Recent return flight deals from San José to Seattle

Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

08:45 - 21:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

14h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

07:00 - 18:16SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

£424United Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 - 19:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 42m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

20:35 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 57m1 stop San Francisco

£431United Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

14:25 - 11:14SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

22h 49m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

15:20 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 12m1 stop San Francisco

£435United Airlines

Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

08:45 - 22:54SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

16h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:21 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 11m1 stop San Francisco

£438United Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

01:15 - 21:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

22h 02m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Denver Intl

05:00 - 18:16SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 16m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

£441United Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

14:25 - 19:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

30h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

09:01 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 31m1 stop San Francisco

£448United Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

12:35 - 19:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 42m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

09:01 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 31m1 stop San Francisco

£454United Airlines

Fri, 7 May - Sun, 16 May

13:10 - 01:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

13h 05m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

05:00 - 19:00SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 00m2 stops Sacramento Intl Houston Hobby

£458Southwest

Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

14:25 - 13:55SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

25h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

09:01 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 31m1 stop San Francisco

£462United Airlines

Sun, 22 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

06:40 - 16:12SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

18:30 - 06:25SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

£464United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Seattle

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

12:35 - 22:51SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

19:35 - 20:39SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 04m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

£431United Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

08:45 - 19:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

05:05 - 22:00SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

£438United Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

08:45 - 21:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

16:39 - 06:25SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

£441United Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

08:45 - 19:17SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

20:35 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 57m1 stop San Francisco

£464United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

14:25 - 22:51SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10h 26m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

07:05 - 20:39SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

£475United Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

06:40 - 16:12SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

16:39 - 06:25SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

£478United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

09:40 - 23:33SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15h 53m1 stop San Francisco

17:23 - 08:32SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 09m1 stop San Francisco

£501United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

01:46 - 23:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

23h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

08:03 - 23:05SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 02m1 stop Los Angeles

£521Alaska Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:25 - 16:27SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

28h 02m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

12:20 - 20:39SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

£527United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

01:46 - 10:57SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11h 11m1 stop Los Angeles

21:00 - 23:05SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

£663Alaska Airlines

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Price, demand, and travel trends for San José to Seattle flights

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How much is a return flight from San José to Seattle? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Seattle departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Seattle?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Seattle. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Seattle? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from San José to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Seattle at £365 return.
•June (£520) and July (£489) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San José to Seattle the cheapest?: Flights from San José to Seattle are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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How long is a flight from San José to Seattle?
A direct flight from San José to Seattle takes 00m, covering 3,405 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Seattle?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Seattle flight?
Return flights from San José to Seattle range from £395 to £535, with an average of £453 over the past 12 months. Anything below £395 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San José to Seattle flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £453 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from San José to Seattle changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £424 to £1,571. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Seattle looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £249, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA)?
Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Seattle?
Flights from San José to Seattle usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Seattle pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 19% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 17% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Seattle?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San José to Seattle. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £433 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £474, a difference of £40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San José to Seattle?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 51m, compared to 10h 22m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 11h 11m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
What is the time difference between San José and Seattle?
Seattle is 2 hours behind San José (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Seattle?
Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are The Westin Seattle, Seattle Center, and Seattle Marriott Waterfront. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £433, about £40 less than Sunday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Seattle trip for February. Fares historically average £365 return in that month – typically £154 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.

• Coast Gateway Hotel
• Seattle Airport Marriott
• Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

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