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Cheap flights from Seattle to San Jose, California from $98 BFI, SEA → SJC

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

The cheapest return found recently is $206 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$98, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$206, 18 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027
Usual return price
$181 to $211
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $156 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 15 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $181 to $211.

Cheapest return found recently

$206

18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines

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

Leaves 2:50 p.m. · Return leaves 12:48 p.m. · 4 h 16 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$206

18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines

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

Leaves 2:50 p.m. · Return leaves 12:48 p.m. · 4 h 16 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $206 18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $156 4 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 32 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $134 to $502.

$206, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $134 to $502.

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 30 Dec to 18 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 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $216, found 5 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027: $156, found 6 days ago18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027: $206, found 5 days agoDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$216Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027$156Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027$206Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $156.

December 2026From $2161 departure date30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $156Cheapest seen1 departure date4 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $2061 departure date18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $94 to $215.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$98

18 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines

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

Leaves 6:45 a.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

stops unknown

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$80

26 Dec · Southwest Airlines

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

Leaves 9:05 p.m. · 2 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $98 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $80 26 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $67 to $496.

$98, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $67 to $496.

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 26 Dec to 16 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 4 departure dates

26 Dec: $80, found 4 days ago18 Jan 2027: $98, found 2 days ago28 Jan 2027: $322, found 4 days ago16 Jun 2027: $179, found 6 days agoDecJanJun
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
26 Dec$80Southwest AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$98Southwest AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)stops unknownfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
28 Jan 2027$322SeaPort AirlinesBoeing Field International Airport (BFI) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
16 Jun 2027$179Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $80.

December 2026From $80Cheapest seen1 departure date26 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $982 departure dates18 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $1791 departure date16 Jun 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Seattle to San Jose

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 Seattle to San Jose?

Return

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (32 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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Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$150$150Cheapest seen10
30–59 days$156$134+4%7
180+ days$343$338+128%16

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 14 to 29 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.

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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$124$74+65%9
30–59 days$80$67+7%19
60–89 days$75$75Cheapest seen11
90–179 days$170$170+127%8
180+ days$179$167+139%22

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

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

Return

Seattle → Oakland

61 km from San Jose

$102

$104 less than flying to San Jose

6 Dec – 12 Dec · SEA → OAK · out nonstop, back nonstop

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Seattle → Sacramento

142 km from San Jose

$261

$55 more than flying to San Jose

3 Dec – 6 Dec · SEA → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found yesterday

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Seattle → San Francisco

67 km from San Jose

$91

$115 less than flying to San Jose

6 Dec – 12 Dec · SEA → SFO · 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

Seattle → San Francisco

67 km from San Jose

$79

$19 less than flying to San Jose

17 Feb 2027 · SEA → SFO · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Seattle → Oakland

61 km from San Jose

$98

The same price as flying to San Jose

18 Jan 2027 · SEA → OAK · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Seattle → Sacramento

142 km from San Jose

$112

$14 more than flying to San Jose

21 Nov · SEA → SMF · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Everett → San Jose

34 km from Seattle

$305

$207 more than flying from Seattle

26 Dec · PAE → SJC · 1 stop

found 4 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 18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 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 Seattle to San Jose?

The cheapest return found recently is $206 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $156 with Alaska Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $181 to $211.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $80 with Southwest Airlines, 26 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $94 to $215.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $156, 4 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $80, 26 Dec, found 4 days ago.

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

In 32 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 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 40% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Seattle to San Jose?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $206 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $80 with Southwest Airlines, 26 Dec, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Seattle to San Jose?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 26 Dec, takes 2 h 15 min from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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

Between 30 Dec and 18 Feb 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 26 Dec and 16 Jun 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, SeaPort Airlines on 1 and Alaska 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