Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,407
miles
5,483
kilometers
2,961
nautical miles

🕐 6h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (127°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,407 5,451
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,407 5,451
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,407 5,111
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,407 5,111
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,407 6,814
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,407 5,111
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 3,407 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SEA to SJO route connects Seattle, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 3,407 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 127° from Seattle. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Seattle Tacoma International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 3,407 miles (5,483 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SEA to SJO typically take around 6h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,407 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.