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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle from $108

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Seattle, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Seattle (SFO-SEA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Seattle that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:00 - 08:17SFO-SEA
2h 17mdirect
17:39 - 19:47SEA-SFO
2h 08mdirect
$215Delta
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Wed, 15 May - Sat, 18 May
14:15 - 19:34SFO-SEA
5h 19m1 stop
21:35 - 23:44SEA-SFO
2h 09mdirect
$221Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
14:15 - 19:34SFO-SEA
5h 19m1 stop
21:35 - 23:44SEA-SFO
2h 09mdirect
$229Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
06:00 - 08:17SFO-SEA
2h 17mdirect
21:59 - 00:15SEA-SFO
2h 16mdirect
$237Delta
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Wed, 5 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
12:00 - 14:12SFO-SEA
2h 12mdirect
06:00 - 08:15SEA-SFO
2h 15mdirect
$243Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 6 Jul - Sat, 13 Jul
14:15 - 19:34SFO-SEA
5h 19m1 stop
07:45 - 12:37SEA-SFO
4h 52m1 stop
$244Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
20:03 - 22:22SFO-SEA
2h 19mdirect
21:45 - 23:59SEA-SFO
2h 14mdirect
$250Delta
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Sat, 27 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
06:50 - 11:37SFO-SEA
4h 47m1 stop
07:00 - 09:10SEA-SFO
2h 10mdirect
$257Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 21 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
06:00 - 08:17SFO-SEA
2h 17mdirect
06:20 - 08:30SEA-SFO
2h 10mdirect
$258Delta
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Thu, 16 May - Fri, 17 May
06:00 - 08:17SFO-SEA
2h 17mdirect
21:45 - 23:59SEA-SFO
2h 14mdirect
$260Delta
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Thu, 18 Jul - Mon, 22 Jul

Flights from San Francisco to Seattle - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Seattle to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Seattle?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Seattle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Seattle on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Seattle is January, where tickets cost $274 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is $366 and $351 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Seattle, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Seattle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Seattle?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Seattle were found on Delta ($215) and Alaska Airlines ($221). Delta proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $108.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Seattle?

Alaska Airlines (12 flights per day), Delta (9 flights per day), and United Airlines (6 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Seattle?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Seattle.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Seattle. They are: Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $206 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Seattle per day?

Each day, there are between 25 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Seattle, with an average flight time of 2h 15m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 196 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Seattle?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Seattle take?

The duration of a direct flight to Seattle from San Francisco is typically 2h 08m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,757 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Seattle?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in Seattle at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Seattle?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Seattle jets off at 22:35 and lands at 00:46.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$108
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Seattle

When to book flights from San Francisco to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Seattle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Seattle

  • Is bag storage available at Seattle Tacoma International Airport?

    Smarte Carte offers not only rentals of carts, strollers, and wheelchairs but also provides baggage storage as well with their Baggage Storage Seattle service. They provide both short and long-term baggage storage in their secure facility. The facility is conveniently located on the arrivals level at baggage claim 9.

  • Is there a private area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport that nursing mothers can use?

    Inside the children's playroom, there is a Mother's Room which is private and quiet and also offers rocking chairs for you and your baby. This room comes with adjustable lighting as well as footstools, side tables, and electrical outlets. The airport offers a total of eight of these rooms throughout the various terminal buildings.

  • Does Seattle Tacoma International Airport have a cell phone lot?

    There is a complimentary cell phone lot featuring a large sign with a QR code. Drivers can simply scan the code on their smartphone to receive detailed arrivals information. The lot is located adjacent to the South 170th Street exit on the Airport Expressway. Drivers may park for free for up to twenty minutes.

  • If I have brought along my pet on my flight from San Francisco to Seattle in an animal carrier, where can I pick it up after my flight?

    All animals that traveled in the baggage compartment in animal carriers can be picked up in the baggage claim area. If your pet was sent via the airline’s cargo service, you must contact your individual airline to find out where their individual cargo service office is located at the airport to pick up your pet.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Seattle was $70 for a one-way ticket and $139 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Seattle?

    Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Seattle flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Seattle?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Seattle?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Seattle, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Seattle?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Seattle?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Seattle?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Seattle with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seattle from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Seattle

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $103 or less one-way and $449 or less round-trip.
  • What trip to the San Francisco area is complete without a bit of wine tasting? If you missed out this trip, or you did not get your fill, then SF Uncork'd is just what the doctor ordered. Located in Terminal 3 near Gate 85 in San Francisco International Airport, this bar offers a large selection of all varieties of wines by the glass, including a unique selection of wine flights.
  • One unique business you usually do not find at an airport comes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Store, located in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport. Not only is this a great place to just browse and wonder, it also features great gifts and even offers excellent coffee.
  • Who does not love a brand new gadget or the latest piece of technology? If this sounds like you, then InMotion Entertainment is just your type of place. Located in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport, this store features headphones, cameras, and travel solutions like backpacks and travel pillows.
  • When looking for a Seattle hotel that is both convenient and affordable, there may be no better choice than the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center. This hotel features a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle service, is close to the rail station that can quickly bring you to downtown Seattle, has two separate business centers with free WiFi and remote printing, and houses a fitness center with whirlpool.
  • What says Seattle better than a booming and lively music scene? This is just as true at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, where you will find the Sub Pop Store. Imagine having a complete record store tucked away in an airport -- that is what you will find at Sub Pop. Located in the Central Terminal of Seattle Tacoma International Airport, this store may enchant you so much you may forget to ever leave the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +30 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +31 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +30 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +31 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +27 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air France, Air New Zealand, +29 more

ANA, Air France, +30 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +26 more

ANA, Air China, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Air France, Air New Zealand, +30 more

ANA, Air France, +31 more

Friday

ANA, Air France, Air New Zealand, +25 more

ANA, Air France, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air France, +31 more

ANA, Air China, +32 more

Sunday

ANA, Air France, Air New Zealand, +26 more

ANA, Air France, +27 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Seattle. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Seattle? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
7.3entertainment
7.3food
8.6crew
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
Airline reviews

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

4.0 OkayJanine, Apr 2024SAN - SEA
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This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

Good! Although I wish I didn’t have to check my bag at the gate, when I got on the plane there was plenty of room for the bag.

The cabin stewart took care of my garment bag and then made sure I did not forget it on my way out. The stewardess gave me water after I missed the earlier service (I was asleep). I received good service overall.

Everything was fine within the parameters of flying full aircraft. My only small regret was that the non-meal, "snack" type food options had 90% medium to high sodium items. They looked appetizing, but many, if not most older Americans are restricted in sodium intake, so maybe one low/no sodium option would entice people to buy them. I brought my own food. The staff, on-time and aircraft quality were great, as usual for Alaska.

Shorten up the country? All joking aside, it was fine. Thank you very much.

Horrible, missed my connecting flight because Alaska did not give me enough time

Flights were delayed for hours. Once boarded, we were left sitting on the tarmac for too long. I had to reschedule some flights despite scheduling over a 2 hr layover between flights. I ended up running thru the airport both times. I missed getting a meal at the airport and airline required pre-orders for meals so I was starved and exhausted when I finally arrived at my destination 6 hrs later than planned. I hope I don’t have to fly again soon. This was tortuous.

Seats are crowded & tight. Flight attendants were nice enough. Flights were on time.

Airline staff were fantastic. Stop overworking and under paying them

The flight duration is 1.5 hours. Besides the point of 2h late…

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Seattle found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/5Wed
directDelta
2h 17mSFO-SEA
$108
10/8Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 08mSFO-SEA
$122
19/5Sun
directDelta
2h 17mSFO-SEA
$130
20/5Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
3h 54mSFO-SEA
$144
25/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 12mSFO-SEA
$161
17/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 23mSFO-SEA
$184
13/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 15mSFO-SEA
$186
30/4Tue
1 stopFrontier
21h 57mSFO-SEA
$244
29/4Mon
1 stopFrontier
19h 37mSFO-SEA
$291
8/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 27mSFO-SEA
$422

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Seattle

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Seattle that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stopFrontier
10h 20mSFO-SEA
5/5Sun
multi-stopFrontier
25h 28mSEA-SFO
$490
25/4Thu
directAlaska Airlines
1h 46mSFO-SEA
31/7Wed
directAlaska Airlines
2h 15mSEA-SFO
$507
25/4Thu
directAlaska Airlines
1h 46mSFO-SEA
27/7Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 15mSEA-SFO
$521
26/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 15mSFO-SEA
26/7Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 15mSEA-SFO
$529
25/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 58mSFO-SEA
30/7Tue
directDelta
2h 14mSEA-SFO
$597
28/4Sun
direct
2h 15mSFO-SEA
5/5Sun
multi-stop
25h 28mSEA-SFO
$611
27/4Sat
directDelta
2h 20mSFO-SEA
30/4Tue
directDelta
2h 10mSEA-SFO
$753
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 53mSFO-SEA
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 51mSEA-SFO
$986
28/4Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 15mSFO-SEA
8/5Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 20mSEA-SFO
$1,053
28/4Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 35mSFO-SEA
8/5Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 20mSEA-SFO
$1,453

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San Francisco - Seattle Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Seattle (SEA)United States

Return flight deals:

Seattle - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

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$258

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