Journey information
Overview: San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA flight
Flights from San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $97 (€77) if you book in advance.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1063 miles (1712 km) distance in 2h 55m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1063 miles (1712 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€77) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1712 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 5 flights that leave San Diego, CA for Seattle, WA onWed, May 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 06 the direct flights cover the 1712 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 06 the longest flights will take 7 h 35 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.
2:30 PM7h35San Diego, CA10:05 PMSeattle, WA$971One-way0 transfers
8:46 PM7h49San Diego, CA4:35 AMSeattle, WA$981One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM2h55San Diego, CA5:55 PMSeattle, WA$1161One-way0 transfers
3:30 AM15h05San Diego, CA6:35 PMSeattle, WA$2721One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM3h18San Diego, CA6:33 PMSeattle, WA$2921One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM2h55San Diego, CA5:55 PMSeattle, WA$1161One-way0 transfers
9:52 PM3h13San Diego, CA1:05 AMSeattle, WA$4291One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM3h18San Diego, CA6:33 PMSeattle, WA$2921One-way0 transfers
1:40 AM7h19San Diego, CA8:59 AMSeattle, WA$4081One-way0 transfers
2:30 PM7h35San Diego, CA10:05 PMSeattle, WA$971One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $153. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $153, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 1063 miles (1712 km)
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6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 24m Average total duration 36h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 21m Average total duration 27h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2535 · AA757 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h36 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2535 · AA727 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h21 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2535 · AA2003 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h32 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2535 · AA2009 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h07 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2057 · UA1912 · UA2013 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h40 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2057 · UA5873 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h17 | 11:37 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2057 · UA2061 · UA2013 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h40 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2057 · UA433 · UA2744 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h16 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA625 · AA2448 | 6:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h24 | 1:54 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625+ AA4291 | 6:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h19 | 5:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1651 · AA3196 | 6:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h04 | 6:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2343 · UA1801 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h00 | 7:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1055 · AA2003 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h32 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9401 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 3h11 | 10:26 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1055 · AA727 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h21 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1055 · AA757 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h36 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2274 · UA694 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h10 | 12:25 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1055 · AA2009 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h07 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA1164 · UA5273 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h21 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA1506 · UA5408 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 12h24 | 7:54 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA694 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h55 | 12:25 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA2744 | 7:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 7h06 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2687 · AA2009 | 8:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h07 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2687 · AA2003 | 8:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h32 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5520 · UA2013 | 8:30 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2476 · UA2013 | 8:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h06 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1328 · UA2744 | 9:09 AM San Diego International Airport | 5h27 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2034 · AA2009 | 9:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h10 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2034 · AA2003 | 9:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h35 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2983+ AA4291 | 9:28 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h21 | 5:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1980 · UA2638 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h21 | 7:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1980 · UA2456 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h29 | 10:52 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1710 · UA1393 | 10:46 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h01 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5384 · UA5273 | 10:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 4h56 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5384 · UA360 | 10:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h11 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5384 · UA469 · UA1763 | 10:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h11 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5384 · UA2302 · UA360 | 10:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h11 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5384 · UA469 · UA2279 | 10:55 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h37 | 6:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1337 · UA2013 | 11:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2248 · AA2003 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h46 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2248 · AA727 | 11:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h35 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2237 · UA2456 | 12:10 PM San Diego International Airport | 10h42 | 10:52 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1946 · AA2009 | 12:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h05 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1565 · UA360 | 12:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h26 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7576 | 1:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 3h10 | 4:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5515 · UA360 | 1:05 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h01 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA2279 | 1:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 4h57 | 6:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 | 1:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 7h31 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5599 · UA2279 | 1:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 4h49 | 6:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA707 | 2:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 19h31 | 9:35 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA2003 | 2:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h43 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7556 | 2:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 3h09 | 5:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2719 · AA707 | 3:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 18h14 | 9:35 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Seafair, a summer festival featuring hydroplane races, parades, and cultural events
- Seattle International Film Festival, one of the largest film festivals in the U.S. showcasing independent films
- Bumbershoot, an annual music and arts festival held over Labor Day weekend
- Seattle Pride Parade, a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with a colorful parade through downtown.
- Space Needle, an iconic observation tower offering panoramic views of Seattle and its surroundings
- Pike Place Market, a historic public market known for fresh produce, seafood, and local crafts
- Chihuly Garden and Glass, an exhibition showcasing the vibrant glass art of Dale Chihuly
- Museum of Pop Culture, a museum dedicated to contemporary popular culture with interactive exhibits
- Seattle Art Museum, a leading art museum featuring diverse collections from around the world.
- Take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views of the Seattle skyline and a charming small-town experience
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, known for their eclectic shops, cafes, and street art
- Visit the Seattle Aquarium to discover marine life native to the Pacific Northwest
- Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail
- Experience a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre, offering a variety of shows from Broadway to concerts.
- Independence Day, fireworks and celebrations marking the nation's birthday
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and seasonal festivities
- Christmas, holiday lights and decorations creating a festive atmosphere
- New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and events.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Diego, CA to Seattle, WA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free, Hudson News, and local specialty stores, located in the main terminal and concourses.
- Parking available in the General Parking area, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like McDold's and Beecher's Handmade Cheese.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport, near gates and in main terminal areas.
- Hotels within walking distance, such as the Seattle Airport Marriott and Hilton Seattle Airport.
- Showers are available at The Club at SEA lounges, typically included in lounge access fees.
- Lounges include The Club at SEA and Delta Sky Club, offering amenities like scks and showers.
- Lost and Found located on the baggage claim level, near carousel 13.
- Car rental services are available at the Rental Car Facility, accessible via a free shuttle from the terminal.
- Link Light Rail, SeaTac/Airport Station, 40 minutes
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