Seattle to San Jose (SEA–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–SJC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 697 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 42 | 39M, 738, 739, 73H, 7M9 | 2h10-4h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 35 | E75L, E7W | 2h15-4h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h05-2h20 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | E7W | 2h20-2h23 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | E75L | 2h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 73H | 2h12 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→SJC | BFI→SJC | PAE→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 125 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 32m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: MDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to SJC
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines. With 125 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to SJC ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 697 miles (1,122 km). There are approximately 125 weekly flights outbound and 151 return, totaling 276 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Everett (PAE).