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Seattle Art Museum
Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
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 $571 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $330.
It's difficult to get from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA without transferring at least once.
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Flights from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $51 (€43) 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 56m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
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The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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UA6021 · UA684 | 10:17 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h33 | 9:50 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6021 · UA469 · UA5567 | 10:17 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h29 | 6:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6021 · UA6043 | 10:17 AM Sacramento International Airport | 5h55 | 4:12 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1365 | 11:21 AM Sacramento International Airport | 2h02 | 1:23 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3003 · AS3177 | 11:51 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h49 | 6:40 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3003 · AS3342 | 11:51 AM Sacramento International Airport | 3h44 | 3:35 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3003 · AS3212 | 11:51 AM Sacramento International Airport | 4h58 | 4:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA1506 · UA684 | 12:01 PM Sacramento International Airport | 9h49 | 9:50 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5248 · UA5567 | 12:01 PM Sacramento International Airport | 6h45 | 6:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA762 | 12:01 PM Sacramento International Airport | 8h46 | 8:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA433 | 12:01 PM Sacramento International Airport | 4h26 | 4:27 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5248 · UA2610 · UA684 | 12:01 PM Sacramento International Airport | 9h49 | 9:50 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1961 · UA2767 | 1:06 PM Sacramento International Airport | 8h13 | 9:19 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS763 | 1:10 PM Sacramento International Airport | 1h59 | 3:09 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2157 · AS320 | 1:18 PM Sacramento International Airport | 3h38 | 4:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5480 · UA5567 | 2:15 PM Sacramento International Airport | 4h31 | 6:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5480 · UA1506 · UA684 | 2:15 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h35 | 9:50 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5480 · UA762 | 2:15 PM Sacramento International Airport | 6h32 | 8:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS675 · AS3177 | 2:55 PM Sacramento International Airport | 3h45 | 6:40 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5222 · UA2837 · UA5579 | 3:55 PM Sacramento International Airport | 7h36 | 11:31 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5222 · UA684 | 3:55 PM Sacramento International Airport | 5h55 | 9:50 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA566 · UA2271 | 4:08 PM Sacramento International Airport | 18h39 | 9:47 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5323 · UA5579 | 6:46 PM Sacramento International Airport | 4h45 | 11:31 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1546 · UA6043 | 7:40 PM Sacramento International Airport | 21h32 | 4:12 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1546 · UA726 | 7:40 PM Sacramento International Airport | 16h46 | 11:26 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1889 · UA2302 | 5:00 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h54 | 1:54 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1623 · UA1063 · UA6043 | 6:20 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h52 | 4:12 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1623 · UA2340 | 6:20 AM Sacramento International Airport | 6h00 | 12:20 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1623 · UA1457 · UA6043 | 6:20 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h52 | 4:12 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5390 · UA5698 | 7:41 AM Sacramento International Airport | 11h56 | 7:37 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5390 · UA6043 | 7:41 AM Sacramento International Airport | 8h31 | 4:12 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1306 · UA2013 | 8:45 AM Sacramento International Airport | 9h12 | 5:57 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Flights from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA with United, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. Flights with a stop available on this route with United, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Major art museum with global collections, strong Native and modern holdings, and rotating blockbuster exhibitions downtown.
Immersive pop-culture museum with music, science fiction, gaming, and film exhibits in a Frank Gehry building.
Leading aviation museum featuring historic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on exhibits near Boeing Field.
Vast urban park with forests, beaches, bluffs, and trails, plus some of Seattle’s finest Puget Sound views.
Lively waterfront district with ferries, the Great Wheel, promenades, and classic Elliott Bay scenery.
Beloved hilltop park offering postcard views of downtown, Elliott Bay, and Mount Rainier, especially at sunset.
Cedar plank salmon is Pacific Northwest salmon roasted on cedar, adding smoky wood aroma. It reflects Seattle's strong salmon culture and regional cooking style.
Seattle-style teriyaki is grilled meat with sweet-savory sauce, usually over rice and salad. It became a defining everyday local meal across the city.
Geoduck is a large Pacific Northwest clam, often served raw or lightly cooked. It is prized locally for its sweet taste and connection to regional seafood.
Historic Pike Place Market spot famed for clam chowder, seafood sandwiches, and casual counter service with a lively market atmosphere.
Long-running market restaurant known for Dungeness crab cakes, seafood entrées, and views over Pike Place with a classic local feel.
Acclaimed fine dining destination focused on seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients, refined tasting menus, and elegant service near Pike Place.
Seattle is pricier than many US cities, with higher hotel, dining, and parking costs. Transit is reasonable, but central stays and waterfront meals raise typical visitor budgets.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or screens; small tips are appreciated.
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Most Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA flights use the Sacramento International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Sacramento, CA and Seattle, WA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Sacramento International Airport is 11 km from Sacramento city centre. Public transport options include:
Sacramento International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various locations; American, Mexican, and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sacramento International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sacramento International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sacramento International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Four Points by Sheraton..
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like McDold's and Beecher's Handmade Cheese.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, including near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, such as the Seattle Airport Marriott and Hilton Seattle Airport..
See which airports are used for flights between Sacramento, CA and Seattle, WA, including airport details.