Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Jose: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose is 2 hours 15 minutes.
San Jose and Seattle (where Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
With 80 weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:15. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SEA to SJC is with Alaska Airlines at 21:39.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SEA to San Jose flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose tickets are available for booking. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is where you'll be touching down.
Pick from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose. Get on board with any of these:
SEA is about 18 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SEA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Jose
41 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose flight. A return plane ticket starts at 82 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from SEA to San Jose by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Explore without limits with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from SEA to San Jose.
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Before scheduling your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in San Jose offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEA to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Jose, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 193 kilometres east of San Jose, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
