Travelling from Seattle to San Jose: what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your departure options from this base when searching for your flights from Seattle to San Jose.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the chief entry point to San Jose.
On average, direct flights from Seattle to San Jose take 2 hours 12 minutes. San Jose and Seattle are in the same timezone (UTC-7), which means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 95 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Seattle to San Jose is with Alaska Airlines at 21:50. Go for the first SEA to SJC departure with Alaska Airlines at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to San Jose, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You don't need a visa or passport to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked your cheap flights from Seattle to San Jose.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can catch a direct flight from Seattle to San Jose departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Begin your trip at SEA and touch down at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
If you want to leave from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to San Jose with Alaska Airlines.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Seattle to San Jose that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to San Jose, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Split up your flight from Seattle to San Jose with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and San Jose include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
You can reach LKE from central Seattle in approximately 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 23 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to San Jose, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes about 12 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 44 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near SJC if you're taking a late flight from Seattle to San Jose. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Jose
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to San Jose is C$82. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$209. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Seattle to San Jose, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to San Jose is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle to San Jose.
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to San Jose. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle to San Jose in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Seattle to San Jose in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Seattle to San Jose:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights which should be on every San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Seattle to San Jose. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.