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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$156 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 15 Nov | $567 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 25 Dec | $162 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 14 Dec | $135 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 24 Dec | $166 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 28 Dec | $214 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | $278 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $156 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $242 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $135.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$87 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec | $79 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $78 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $87 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $78.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $124 | Cheapest seen | 38 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $82 | $65 | +5% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $78 | $68 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 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
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
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
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
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
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