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C$ 249 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to San José

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Cheap Flights from Seattle to San José (SEA-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to San José

Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:35 a.m. - 12:38 a.m.SEA-SJO
13h 03m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 8:39 a.m.SJO-SEA
33h 09m2 stops
C$ 560Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
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4:20 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.SEA-SJO
14h 20m2 stops
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4:20 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.SJO-SEA
18h 20m2 stops
C$ 567
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:42 a.m. - 12:38 a.m.SEA-SJO
13h 56m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:58 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.SJO-SEA
24h 01m2 stops
C$ 583Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Southwest Logo
5:15 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.SEA-SJO
12h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:50 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.SJO-SEA
13h 05m2 stops
C$ 662Southwest
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Sun, 16 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Delta Logo
3:55 p.m. - 12:52 p.m.SEA-SJO
18h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:26 a.m. - 4:59 p.m.SJO-SEA
10h 33m1 stop
C$ 680Delta
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
United Airlines Logo
7:28 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.SEA-SJO
13h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.SJO-SEA
10h 45m1 stop
C$ 702United Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
United Airlines Logo
6:25 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.SEA-SJO
12h 12m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:37 a.m. - 6:49 p.m.SJO-SEA
11h 12m1 stop
C$ 703United Airlines
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Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Southwest Logo
5:15 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.SEA-SJO
12h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:40 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.SJO-SEA
12h 40m2 stops
C$ 714Southwest
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Delta Logo
3:55 p.m. - 12:52 p.m.SEA-SJO
18h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:17 p.m. - 12:14 a.m.SJO-SEA
11h 57m1 stop
C$ 715Delta
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
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4:40 p.m. - 7:34 a.m.SEA-SJO
13h 54m2 stops
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11:27 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.SJO-SEA
33h 23m1 stop
C$ 737
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle to San José, San José Province?

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to San José is May, where tickets cost C$ 752 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,182 and C$ 1,000 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to San José, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 249
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Seattle to San José

When to book flights from Seattle to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to San José

  • Which airline has suitable pet policies for Seattle to San José flights?

    Spirit Airlines ensures a favorable pet policy for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Jose International Airport (SJO). One pet per person is permitted in the cabin by Spirit Airlines. The pet and carrier weight should not exceed 20 lb. Acceptable pets include small dogs, household birds cats, and domestic rabbits.

  • Which layover options are available for passengers flying from Seattle to San José?

    Passengers will have several layover options for this route. United Airlines, Avianca, has a layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL). United Airlines has its layover at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and American Airlines at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • What public transport options are from San José International Airport to downtown San José?

    San José International Airport (SJC) offers a variety of transportation options for getting into the city. The most convenient choice, VTA Airport Flyer, offers a bus service outside the terminal building. It operates straightforward service to the central area of San Jose, a journey that lasts around 20 minutes. One can find additional shuttle vans and taxis near baggage claim.

  • Can I get rental cars from San José International Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at San Jose's international airport is feasible. The rental car companies positioned at the airport comprise Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. All rental car businesses are situated on the ground floor of the terminal, except Fox, which is on the upper floor. The vehicle rentals vary, including economy to high-end cars, sport utility vehicles, and minivans.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to San José was C$ 181 for a one-way ticket and C$ 407 for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to San José?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and San José, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to San José, Alaska Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to San José are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 811 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 695 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to San José

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located at Washington's SeaTac City, approximately 12 miles south of Seattle's central area. It is a major hub for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Flights departing from Seattle bound for San José can utilize Terminal A, which Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines utilize, or Terminal C, which Delta Air Lines operates.
  • Alaska Airlines is a suitable family-friendly airline for travel from Seattle to San José. These consist of onboard entertainment, free pillows and blankets, additional snacks, specially prepared dishes, and price cuts for kids.
  • Most airlines, including Spirit Airlines, provide special needs assistance to passengers, including escort assistance, in boarding and deplaning. Wheelchair assistance is also available free of charge.
  • When traveling from Seattle to San José, a business class ticket offers many advantages that can make the journey more enjoyable. The main advantages of a business class ticket on Copa Airlines include access to more generous seating and legroom, tailored service and courtesy from the flight attendants, courtesy meals and beverages, and more luggage allowances.
  • Spirit Airlines flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Jose International Airport have favorable carry-on policies. Passengers can carry one individual item like a purse. They can as well carry one average carry-on bag for their flight with no additional fee. The weight of the bags should be at most 40 lb.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Seattle to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Crew was very friendly. Our bags showed up at the carousel within 20 minutes of arrival.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025SEA - MSY
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Crew was very friendly. Our bags showed up at the carousel within 20 minutes of arrival.

Flight was delayed and hour due to tire issue. First flight of the day, this issue should have been discovered prior to boarding.

Both legs of the trip were delayed about an hour. Planes were new, liked the WiFi availability and entertainment available. Crew was very good. People were happy and helpful. Liked the pilots - they provided updates throughout the flights. Snacks were underwhelming. Drinks were good! Like the smaller sodas and they actually came through the cabin 2x which was great. In Seattle airport the construction caused much confusion for Alaska. Process of printing own tags, etc was chaotic for people who didn’t check in online prior to arrival which in turn caused issues for those who did. Plus airport gates were too small for the number of people flying.

We did have to wait an hour for the runway to be cleared but other than that it was fine.

My seat row didn’t have tray tables which made it pretty difficult to get comfortable on a four hour flight. Good experience outside of that, though.

There was no sitting place in Sea-Tac airport. Even airline didn’t provide any food or dinner. I will never take this airline in my future travel.

Crew was very rude and uncaring. When someone tried to place their bag in overhead bin and they asked for help, crew told them they could not assist. Crew member then told the customer if they couldn’t place into overhead bin on their own, they should have checked in bag. When other customer helped to place the bag in the overhead bin, they were given evil look by crew member and told to hurry back to their uncomfortable middle seat. This was despite the fact that the plane did not leave until 30 minutes later. The flight was ~80% full; when final people boarded, they were forced into middle seats with no room for comfort. There were a handful of emergency row seats unoccupied. When asked if any of the emergency row seats may be used, the crew said that they would cost extra. Normally if a flight is completely boarded and there are open seats, the crew at least gives thought to asking someone if they want to re-locate to the more comfortable seat, especially on a long flight.

We missed the flight. I had a passport issue and told the check in desk that I’m trying to resolve it but when I got approved for entry to USA at 3:32, one hour before departure, the employees had left the desk at 3:30. I tried calling and texting the numbers on the sign. No luck. Waited till the agents came back and couldn’t get a flight to our destination or close, so we flew to Las Vegas instead and drove 6 hrs to San Diego where I missed one night’s stay and the car rental that was reserved there. Extra car rental and hotel in Las Vegas was over $300. Lost tine and money. I wanted to extend the trip by two days but the $1600 SAVER fare wouldn’t let me make changes. Hours on the phone to find out there are no exceptions and no credit if cancelled in advance. Very disappointed. My son’s first vacation with me in 17 years. Wasted a lot of money. Next time I will use a local travel agent.

I am always uncomfortable about the boarding process. I think every airlines has their own procedures for boarding but all of their procedures are inconvenient because it takes too much time to board. If you board people from back seat to front, I think you can reduce the time to boarding.

Our original fluffy was cancelled. Our substitute flight didn't fly. We lost out on our hotel and car rental. Had to fly out the next morning. Alaska didn't give us any meaningful information. The first flight was scheduled to leave at 4pm and the substitute flight at 9pm. We left the airport at midnight for a hotel. No weather. Beyond disappointed.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

The plane was broken so we had to change planes.

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

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