Cheap flights from Seattle to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights$119
AlaskaNonstop3 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego is currently $119
Cheapest one-way flight$60
SouthwestNonstop3 hrWed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Seattle to San Diego is currently $60
Last-minute weekend getaway$528
Frontier1 stop19 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seattle to San Diego is currently $528
Cheapest business class flights$399
AlaskaNonstop3 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego is currently $399
Fastest flight2 hr 40 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Seattle to San Diego takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to San Diego is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $115 and $370.

Popular airlines from Seattle to San Diego

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $119
    Typical price: $175–455
    47 weekly nonstop flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
    368 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $139
    Typical price: $175–530
    34 weekly nonstop flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
    89 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $129
    Typical price: $185–475
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
    292 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
  • United
    from $177
    Typical price: $205–520
    106 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
  • American
    from $259
    Typical price: $285–600
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - SANEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $221
    Typical price: $175–375
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SEA - SANEvery day

Popular airports near Seattle

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    SeattleUnited States19 min11 mi
  • Paine Field (PAE)
    EverettUnited States31 min21 mi
  • King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
    SeattleUnited States11 min5 mi
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    PortlandUnited States2 hr 44 min140 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San DiegoUnited States10 min2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    TijuanaMexico37 min16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los AngelesUnited States2 hr 1 min111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa AnaUnited States1 hr 21 min78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seattle to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Seattle to San Diego are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $115 to $370.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $119. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Seattle to San Diego is $119, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to San Diego is $139, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to San Diego is $129, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from Seattle to San Diego is $177, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from Seattle to San Diego is $259, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Seattle to San Diego is $221, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego starts at $119 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Wed, May 6.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Seattle to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seattle to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Seattle to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Seattle to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 47 nonstop flights and 368 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Other popular airlines flying from Seattle to San Diego are:
  • Delta offers 34 nonstop flights and 89 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 292 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • United offers 106 connecting flights per week. United flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • American offers 19 connecting flights per week. American flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seattle and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $119. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Seattle to San Diego is $119, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to San Diego is $139, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to San Diego is $129, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from Seattle to San Diego is $177, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from Seattle to San Diego is $259, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Seattle to San Diego is $221, flying from May 7 to May 10.
Alaska, Delta and Southwest fly direct from Seattle to San Diego.
  • There are 47 Alaska direct flights from Seattle to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 Delta direct flights from Seattle to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Seattle to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and San Diego at price $528 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Alaska, Delta and Southwest fly direct from Seattle to San Diego.
  • There are 47 Alaska direct flights from Seattle to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 34 Delta direct flights from Seattle to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Seattle to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Seattle to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seattle and San Diego start at $119 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seattle to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Seattle and San Diego start at $399 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seattle and San Diego start at $119 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Seattle to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Seattle and San Diego starts at $528 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and San Diego at price $528 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Seattle to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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