San Jose to Seattle (SJC–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJC–SEA 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 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 52 | 39M, 738, 73H, 73J, 7M8, B39M | 1h08-2h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 35 | E75L, E7W | 1h14-2h25 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 23 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h04-2h25 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 20 | E75L, E7W | 2h18-2h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 14 | 73H | 2h18-2h19 | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | E7W | 2h30 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→SEA | OAK→SEA | SFO→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 151 | 60 | 252 |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 0h 56m | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · SEA: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
SJC–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to SEA
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines. With 151 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJC to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to SEA ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 697 miles (1,122 km). There are approximately 151 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 276 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).