SeattleSan DiegoFlight TimeSEA–SAN
Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The flight from Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN) takes 2h 13m on average, covering about 1,118 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 8m and the slowest 2h 18m, with Alaska Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 13m | 1,118 mi | 2h 8m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SEA to SAN
Our current provider sample includes 14-15/day from SEA to SAN across 3 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 06:21
- Last departure
- 21:09
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 28
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 8-9/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 06:2106:2607:26 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SAN to SEA flight time (6 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-07 and 2026-06-16, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SEA to SAN?
The SEA to SAN flight takes 2h 13m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is SEA from SAN?
SEA to SAN is about 1,118 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SEA to SAN?
Alaska Airlines flies the SEA to SAN route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SEA to SAN?
Aircraft observed on SEA to SAN include Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800.