San DiegoSeattleFlight TimeSAN–SEA
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).
The flight from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA) takes 2h 29m on average, covering about 1,132 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 25m and the slowest 2h 31m, with Alaska Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 29m | 1,132 mi | 2h 25m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SAN to SEA
Our current provider sample includes 15-16/day from SAN to SEA across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 1.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 20:35
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 29
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 9-10/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:1506:18 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SEA to SAN flight time (3 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-05 and 2026-06-11, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SAN to SEA?
The SAN to SEA flight takes 2h 29m on average based on 6 tracked flights.
How far is SAN from SEA?
SAN to SEA is about 1,132 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SAN to SEA?
Alaska Airlines flies the SAN to SEA route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SAN to SEA?
Aircraft observed on SAN to SEA include Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900.