A stunning twilight view of Seattle's skyline with illuminated skyscrapers and busy traffic below. — flights from Sacramento to Seattle
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Flights from Sacramento to Seattle

Nonstop flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA) take about 1h 43m (975 km). Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $101 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Seattle

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Alaska Airlines plane soaring through a bright sky with fluffy clouds in Seattle. — arriving in Seattle

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Sacramento →2 lounges at Sacramento AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresSEA to Seattle: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Seattle →10 drop-off points, from $4.90

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Airlines flying Sacramento to Seattle

Carriers on SMF–SEA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Southwest Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Sacramento to Seattle fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $101 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12124 Oct 2026 · Alaska Airlines—
Nov 2026$2017 Nov 2026 · Southwest Airlines$169 · 1 stop2 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$10113 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines—
Mar 2027$16211 Mar 2027 · Alaska Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $101 in January 2027, against $121 for October 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sacramento to Seattle, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Sacramento to Seattle flights

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Seattle?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 1h 43m, covering 975 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Sacramento from Seattle by air?
The great-circle distance between Sacramento International Airport and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 975 km (606 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sacramento to Seattle?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SMF–SEA route include Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Seattle cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SMF–SEA was $101 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 13 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Seattle?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $101 one-way, against $169 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sacramento to Seattle?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Seattle visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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