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$69+ Cheap flights from Seattle to San Diego (SEA - SAN)

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SEA — SAN
Feb 1 — Feb 81
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Sat 2/8
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego are usually found in September or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 27, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$69
(Expedia)

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December

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September

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/93:18 pmSEA - SAN
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/117:26 pmSAN - SEA
1 stop4h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/288:44 pmSEA - SAN
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Mon 3/38:08 pmSAN - SEA
1 stop18h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/27$138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/45:55 pmSEA - SAN
2 stops24h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/114:21 pmSAN - SEA
1 stop7h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2511:40 amSEA - SAN
Nonstop2h 56mDelta
Wed 4/23:35 pmSAN - SEA
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/26$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:25 amSEA - SAN
Nonstop2h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/256:15 amSAN - SEA
Nonstop3h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:00 amSEA - SAN
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/246:04 pmSAN - SEA
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/26$192

Find flights from Seattle to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2025.

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SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/9

3:18 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

7:26 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 53m

$137

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 2/28

8:44 pm-8:20 am

1 stop11h 36m

San Diego

Mon 3/3

8:08 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$138

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/6

5:55 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops19h 51m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

4:21 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 58m

$144

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/25

9:30 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Diego

Tue 4/1

11:05 am-2:12 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$157

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/20

5:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

San Diego

Mon 3/24

6:04 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 51m

$192

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/20

6:25 am-9:11 am

Nonstop2h 46m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

10:48 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$197

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/24

5:15 am-2:01 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$69

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/16

4:26 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 29m

$75

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/4

5:45 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$79

SeattleSan Diego

SEA - SAN

SEASAN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/8

5:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$84

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Seattle to San Diego flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Seattle to San Diego trip
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members, perfect for staying connected during flights.


Delta's Comfort+ seats provide extra legroom and early boarding, enhancing short-haul comfort.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for a short flight.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, great for staying productive on short flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Airports
SEA

Use SEA Spot Saver to book security screening appointments in advance, reducing wait times for non-expedited passengers.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
SAN

For a budget-friendly option, take the free San Diego Flyer shuttle to the Old Town Transit Center from SAN.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seattle to San Diego, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Seattle to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 27, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated January 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to San Diego, such as Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,690 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,485 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,952 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,615 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Seattle to San Diego. On a typical day, there are 37 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego, all of which are around 2h 44m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 8 airlines when you book a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego.

  • How popular is this Seattle to San Diego flight route?

    The Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Diego flight path was viewed by 62 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($138), Spirit Airlines ($144), and Delta ($157) offers the cheapest pricing from Seattle to San Diego. You may be able to fly from Seattle to San Diego for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $69 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $75 and Delta from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Seattle to San Diego are Horizon Air (100%), ITA Airways (83%) and Aeromexico (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $382 for a flight from Seattle to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $68 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Seattle to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Seattle to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$92Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$135Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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