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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Flights from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 625 miles (1006 km) distance in 1h 57m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 625 miles (1006 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 57m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$355
Average price
$601
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h
Flights per day
80
Distance
1006 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $601 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $355.
Of the 80 flights that leave Sacramento, CA for Seattle, WA onFri, Jun 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1006 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 2 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AS1409Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 625 miles (1006 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$322 Average price | $253 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 34m Average total duration 20h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $253 (€205).
A bus is $190 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $322 (€262).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
Train takes on average 20h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1889 · UA1424 | 5:05 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h19 | 1:24 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1889 · UA2164 | 5:05 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h50 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1889 · UA2013 | 5:05 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h54 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1544 · AA727 | 5:31 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h13 | 4:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1544 · AA2009 | 5:31 AM Sacramento International Airport | 13h44 | 7:15 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA2279 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h47 | 6:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA1265 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h20 | 4:20 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA2192 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h34 | 12:34 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA1007 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 17h32 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1867+ AA6415 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h38 | 5:38 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 · UA1577 | 6:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 14h53 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1409 | 6:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 2h03 | 8:16 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5390 · UA684 | 6:38 AM Sacramento International Airport | 15h30 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5390 · UA325 | 6:38 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h58 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5390 · UA360 | 6:38 AM Sacramento International Airport | 14h32 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1021 · AA727 | 6:42 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h02 | 4:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1021 · AA2009 | 6:42 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h33 | 7:15 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6265 · AA4920 | 7:15 AM Sacramento International Airport | 14h34 | 9:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1680 · AS475 | 7:23 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h02 | 2:25 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1680 · AS1477 | 7:23 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h50 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS795 | 8:03 AM Sacramento International Airport | 2h06 | 10:09 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2095 · AS3431 | 8:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 3h30 | 11:43 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2095 · AS3078 | 8:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 4h50 | 1:03 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2095 · AS2205 | 8:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h30 | 2:43 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3015 · AS475 | 8:36 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h49 | 2:25 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2285 · UA2164 | 8:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h05 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2285 · UA2013 | 8:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h09 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2285 · UA360 | 8:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h20 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2285 · UA2651 | 8:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 14h20 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6415+ AA4099 | 9:55 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h43 | 5:38 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6348 · AA4920 | 10:06 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h43 | 9:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6021 · UA360 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h57 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2101 · AS465 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h45 | 4:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6021 · UA684 | 10:13 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h55 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1468 | 10:23 AM Sacramento International Airport | 1h59 | 12:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1023 · UA2013 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h09 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1023 · UA360 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 10h20 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1023 · UA2651 | 10:50 AM Sacramento International Airport | 12h20 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA1577 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h07 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA1265 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 4h34 | 4:20 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS621 · AS3408 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 4h44 | 4:30 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA2279 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 7h01 | 6:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS621 · AS430 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h47 | 6:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA1007 | 11:46 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h46 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7612 | 12:57 PM Sacramento International Airport | 1h59 | 2:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1476 | 12:57 PM Sacramento International Airport | 1h59 | 2:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1961 · UA360 | 1:00 PM Sacramento International Airport | 8h10 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1961 · UA2651 | 1:00 PM Sacramento International Airport | 10h10 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2157 · AS296 | 1:10 PM Sacramento International Airport | 5h43 | 6:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2157 · AS740 | 1:10 PM Sacramento International Airport | 3h56 | 5:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3439 · AS417 | 1:30 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h05 | 8:35 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2634 · AA707 | 2:31 PM Sacramento International Airport | 19h01 | 9:32 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1600 · AS430 | 2:55 PM Sacramento International Airport | 3h38 | 6:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1600 · AS2313 | 2:55 PM Sacramento International Airport | 5h38 | 8:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1600 · AS2421 | 2:55 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h32 | 10:27 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2627 · AA2523 | 3:17 PM Sacramento International Airport | 18h10 | 9:27 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA566 · UA2651 | 4:19 PM Sacramento International Airport | 6h51 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2406 · AS1362 | 4:43 PM Sacramento International Airport | 6h58 | 11:41 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS683 | 5:08 PM Sacramento International Airport | 1h59 | 7:07 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3036 · AS1362 | 5:37 PM Sacramento International Airport | 6h04 | 11:41 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1841 · UA1482 | 6:37 PM Sacramento International Airport | 13h23 | 8:00 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5628 · UA684 | 6:47 PM Sacramento International Airport | 27h21 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5628 · UA325 | 6:47 PM Sacramento International Airport | 19h49 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5628 · UA360 | 6:47 PM Sacramento International Airport | 26h23 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5961 · UA1007 | 7:03 PM Sacramento International Airport | 4h29 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5961 · UA1708 | 7:03 PM Sacramento International Airport | 14h19 | 9:22 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2335 · AS2421 | 7:17 PM Sacramento International Airport | 3h10 | 10:27 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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