Travelling from San Jose to Seattle: what you need to know
All good adventures take off from San Jose's main airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore your options for catching a flight from San Jose to Seattle leaving from this terminal.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the major arrival point in Seattle.
On average, direct flights from San Jose to Seattle take 2 hours 15 minutes. Seattle and San Jose are in the same timezone (UTC-7), so you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
The busiest route for flights from San Jose to Seattle is from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can select from 95 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJC to SEA is the 06:00 Delta Air Lines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 21:55 with Alaska Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from San Jose to Seattle, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap flights from San Jose to Seattle, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You can get a direct flight from San Jose to Seattle departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Begin your journey at SJC and touch down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Book your direct flight from San Jose to Seattle with Alaska Airlines. This leading airline offers services from SJC.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from San Jose to Seattle. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
The journey from central San Jose to SJC takes about 44 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 12 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from San Jose to Seattle? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It'll take around 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from San Jose to Seattle. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Central Seattle is about 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). As soon as your flight from San Jose to Seattle has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 11 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 23 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LKE. Kick back after your flight from San Jose to Seattle at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Seattle
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Seattle is C$61. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$123. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from San Jose to Seattle.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from San Jose to Seattle. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose to Seattle. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Seattle in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from San Jose to Seattle in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from San Jose to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seattle right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from San Jose to Seattle:
Gas Works - Lake View Point and Queen Anne Bowl Playfield are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Seattle to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at LMN Architects.
Complete your Seattle trip with a car rental
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