Cheap flights from Seattle to San Diego from $112 BFI, SEA → SAN
Boeing Field International Airport (BFI), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest return found recently is $227 with Southwest Airlines, 20 Dec – 22 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $112 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $112, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $227, 20 Dec to 22 Dec
- Usual return price
- $166 to $202
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $155 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $166 to $202.
Cheapest return found recently
$227
20 Dec – 22 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 5:00 a.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 9 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$177
15 Dec – 19 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 3:00 p.m. · Return leaves 8:23 p.m. · 6 h 6 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$227 20 Dec – 22 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$155 13 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $126 to $246.
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 3 departure dates from 15 Dec to 13 Jan 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 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec – 19 Dec | $177 | Alaska Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 22 Dec | $227 | Southwest Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $155 | Southwest Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $155.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $128 to $141.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$112
3 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 6:25 p.m. · 42 h 9 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$112 3 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $65 to $411.
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 4 departure dates from 14 Nov to 3 Jan 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $145 | Frontier Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $133 | Southwest Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $140 | Frontier Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $112 | Frontier Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $112.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Seattle to San Diego
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 20 Dec – 22 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Seattle to San Diego?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $343 | $252 | +121% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $249 | $202 | +61% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $188 | $165 | +21% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $193 | $177 | +25% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $155 | $134 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $156 | $126 | +1% | 13 |
| 180+ days | $338 | $334 | +118% | 14 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 85% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 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 | $442 | $133 | +580% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $387 | $118 | +495% | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $65 | $65 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $148 | $65 | +128% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $170 | $170 | +162% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Everett → San Diego
34 km from Seattle
$275
$48 more than flying from Seattle
20 Dec – 22 Dec · PAE → SAN · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Seattle → Tijuana
25 km from San Diego
$510
$283 more than flying to San Diego
10 Jun 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 · SEA → TIJ · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Everett → San Diego
34 km from Seattle
$134
$22 more than flying from Seattle
3 Jan 2027 · PAE → SAN · nonstop
found 2 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 20 Dec – 22 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 Seattle to San Diego?
The cheapest return found recently is $227 with Southwest Airlines, 20 Dec to 22 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $155 with Southwest Airlines, 13 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $166 to $202.
How much is a one-way flight from Seattle to San Diego?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $112 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $128 to $141.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to San Diego?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $155, 13 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $112, 3 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 85% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Seattle to San Diego?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $177 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec to 19 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Seattle to San Diego?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 3 Jan 2027, takes 42 h 9 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Diego?
Between 15 Dec and 13 Jan 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 1. Between 14 Nov and 3 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, 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