Cheap flights from San Diego to Seattle from $226 CLD, SAN → BFI, SEA
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Boeing Field International Airport (BFI), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest return found recently is $226 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Dec – 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $323 with American Airlines, 24 Dec, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $323, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $226, 18 Dec to 21 Dec
- Usual return price
- $168 to $286
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $155 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 17 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $168 to $286.
Cheapest return found recently
$226
18 Dec – 21 Dec · Alaska Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 9:09 p.m. · 6 h 8 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$226
18 Dec – 21 Dec · Alaska Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 9:09 p.m. · 6 h 8 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$226 18 Dec – 21 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$155 12 Dec – 15 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $141 to $401.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 11 Dec to 11 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $172 | Southwest Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 15 Dec | $155 | Southwest Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 21 Dec | $226 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | $465 | United Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $155.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $129 to $323.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$323
24 Dec · American Airlines
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 8 h 3 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$140
23 Dec · Alaska Airlines
San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 6:27 p.m. · 3 h 17 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$323 24 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
$90 22 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $55 to $94.
At $323, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 20 Dec to 24 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Dec, 23 Dec costs $137: $186 less than the cheapest found recently.
Alaska Airlines · San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · 1 stop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
38 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | $129 | Frontier Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec | $326 | Envoy Air | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Dec | $90 | Southwest Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $137 | Alaska Airlines | San Diego International Airport (SAN) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $323 | American Airlines | McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Envoy Air, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Diego to Seattle
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Dec – 21 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Diego to Seattle?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $401 | $344 | +175% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $266 | $225 | +82% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $225 | $141 | +54% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $212 | $155 | +45% | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $146 | $143 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $261 | $160 | +79% | 18 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $89 | $75 | +28% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $70 | $55 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $99 | $99 | +42% | 7 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
San Diego → Everett
34 km from Seattle
$95
$228 less than flying to Seattle
24 Dec · SAN → PAE · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Dec – 21 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Diego to Seattle?
The cheapest return found recently is $226 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $155 with Southwest Airlines, 12 Dec to 15 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $168 to $286.
How much is a one-way flight from San Diego to Seattle?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $323 with American Airlines, 24 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $90 with Southwest Airlines, 22 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $129 to $323.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Seattle?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $155, 12 Dec to 15 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Seattle?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 64% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Seattle?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $226 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $140 with Alaska Airlines, 23 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Seattle?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 23 Dec, takes 3 h 17 min from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 24 Dec, takes 8 h 3 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Seattle?
Between 11 Dec and 11 Jun 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 1 and United Airlines on 1. Between 20 Dec and 24 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Envoy Air on 1 and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work