$88 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (SAN-PAE)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $88 for one-way flights and $157 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$157 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $157 found 19 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 18
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$167 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $167 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$177 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $177 found 19 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$186 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $186 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$187 Roundtrip, just found
$187
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $187 just found
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$187 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $187 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$189 Roundtrip, just found
$189
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $189 just found
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$196 Roundtrip, just found
$196
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $196 just found
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Sep 4
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$245 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $245 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 18
SAN
San Diego
PAE
Seattle
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from San Diego to Seattle, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $277 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (PAE)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $126 - $531 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Seattle

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Snohomish County - Paine Field PAE. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 29 minutes. Flights from $401
PAE
Snohomish County - Paine Field
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center29 min
Flights from $401
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines
Roundtrip price
$156
Distance
1081 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 59 mins

San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $88 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) cost?
Cheap return fares from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) start at $135. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving SAN on August 9 2025 and touching down at PAE. The price was last updated on July 20 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to PAE?
The cheapest flights from SAN to PAE are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
Take a direct flight with Alaska Airlines and head straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to PAE?
Book a flight from SAN to PAE with Alaska Airlines. This airline currently offers the cheapest one-way ticket on this route, starting from $88. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on September 16 2025. Prices were last updated on July 20 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
On average, you'll only find 1 direct flight operating from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) each day. If this doesn't suit your schedule, check out flights with a layover. Simply filter your search on Expedia to include one stop or more to find the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
More people fly between SAN and PAE at 7 PM than at any other time of day. Looking for a quieter experience? Travel outside of rush hours and it's possible you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to PAE?
Saturday offers the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 7:42PM UTC-8, departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be traveling for around 3h 12m, landing at Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) at approximately 10:54PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
Flights from SAN to PAE have an average travel time of 3 hours and 12 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 1,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to PAE?
Consider traveling with Alaska Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) without any delays. This airline has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 82%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
To reach Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) on schedule, opt for a flight that takes off from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Seattle from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
You'll arrive at Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA) or Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) when you travel to Seattle on a direct flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SAN to PAE are usually more expensive. To lock in the lowest prices, start looking for flights as soon as possible. That said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, it's possible to find a cheap fare right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to PAE flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SAN to PAE flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Choose from our impressive range of stays and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
If you booked your SAN to PAE flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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