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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Seattle from $87 SJC → BFI, SEA

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Boeing Field International Airport (BFI), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

The cheapest return found recently is $156 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $87 with Alaska Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$87, Alaska Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$156, 14 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$161 to $251
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $135 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 15 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $161 to $251.

Cheapest return found recently

$156

14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 6:45 a.m. · 4 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$156

14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 6:45 a.m. · 4 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $156 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $135 12 Dec – 14 Decfound 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 $124 to $237.

$156, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $124 to $237.

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 8 departure dates from 15 Nov to 13 Feb 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

122 fares on 8 departure dates

15 Nov – 15 Nov: $567, found 6 days ago5 Dec – 25 Dec: $162, found 7 days ago12 Dec – 14 Dec: $135, found 7 days ago15 Dec – 24 Dec: $166, found 5 days ago16 Dec – 28 Dec: $214, found 7 days ago23 Dec – 27 Dec: $278, found 7 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027: $156, found 2 days ago13 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027: $242, found 7 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 15 Nov$567Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 25 Dec$162Southwest AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 14 Dec$135Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 24 Dec$166Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 28 Dec$214Southwest AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 27 Dec$278Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027$156Southwest AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027$242Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $135.

November 2026From $5671 departure date15 Nov – 15 Nov · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $135Cheapest seen5 departure dates12 Dec – 14 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1561 departure date14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $2421 departure date13 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $79 to $83.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$87

14 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Leaves 7:01 a.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$87

14 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Leaves 7:01 a.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $87 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $78 9 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $65 to $134.

$87, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $65 to $134.

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 3 departure dates from 7 Dec to 14 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 14 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

7 Dec: $79, found 6 days ago9 Dec: $78, found 7 days ago14 Jan 2027: $87, found 2 days agoDecJan
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
7 Dec$79Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$78Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jan 2027$87Alaska AirlinesNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $78.

December 2026From $78Cheapest seen2 departure dates9 Dec · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $871 departure date14 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from San Jose 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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Seattle?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 76% 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$623$269+313%11
7–13 days$301$237+99%20
14–29 days$173$134+15%39
30–59 days$151$124Cheapest seen38
60–89 days$232$156+54%26
90–179 days$199$140+32%19
180+ days$338$338+124%8

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$82$65+5%35
30–59 days$78$68Cheapest seen28
90–179 days$132$70+69%28
180+ days$170$168+118%24

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Oakland → Seattle

61 km from San Jose

$129

$27 less than flying from San Jose

15 Dec – 24 Dec · OAK → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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San Francisco → Seattle

67 km from San Jose

$134

$22 less than flying from San Jose

15 Dec – 24 Dec · SFO → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Sacramento → Seattle

142 km from San Jose

$256

$100 more than flying from San Jose

10 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 · SMF → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Oakland → Seattle

61 km from San Jose

$98

$11 more than flying from San Jose

14 Jan 2027 · OAK → SEA · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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San Francisco → Seattle

67 km from San Jose

$103

$16 more than flying from San Jose

14 Jan 2027 · SFO → SEA · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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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 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027. 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 Jose to Seattle?

The cheapest return found recently is $156 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $135 with Alaska Airlines, 12 Dec to 14 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $161 to $251.

How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Seattle?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $87 with Alaska Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $78 with Alaska Airlines, 9 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $79 to $83.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $135, 12 Dec to 14 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $78, 9 Dec, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Seattle?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Seattle?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $156 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $87 with Alaska Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Seattle?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 14 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 15 min from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Seattle?

Between 15 Nov and 13 Feb 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 3. Between 7 Dec and 14 Jan 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.

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