Distance From Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, SEA - SAN Distance

The distance from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 1052 miles or 1693 kilometers or 914 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Seattle ( United States ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seattle and San Diego takes around 2 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 2 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SEA - SAN

Kilometers		1693 km
Statute Miles		1052 miles
Nautical Miles		914 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 25 minutes

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - SEA to SAN Flight Path

Location of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Seattle to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Seattle, United States and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Seattle, United States and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SEA - SAN

Time difference between Seattle (United States) and San Diego (United States) is 1 Hours.
San Diego time is 1 Hours behind Seattle.

Location	Local Time
Seattle (United States)	2025-12-16, 09:46:15 MST
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:46:15 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States