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$72+ Cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco (SEA - SFO)

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SEA — SFO
Oct 25 — Nov 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$265

Good round-trip deal

$204 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:00 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop4h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/278:43 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/24$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:00 amSEA - SFO
1 stop3h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/256:20 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/23$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:00 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/237:00 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/23$131
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:00 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/228:20 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/25$132
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:00 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/264:55 pmSFO - SEA
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:50 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/151:11 pmSFO - SEA
1 stop5h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/24$134
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:25 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mDelta
Sun 10/266:00 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/23$135
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:00 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Sun 10/266:00 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/24$136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:10 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Wed 12/171:58 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/23$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/259:25 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mDelta
Mon 10/278:10 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/24$138
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:00 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/2510:53 amSFO - SEA
1 stop6h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/25$139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:25 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/58:00 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/23$140

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Seattle

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SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/18

8:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

2:40 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$132

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 12/6

8:25 am-12:29 pm

1 stop4h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:35 am-9:52 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$132

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 12/13

4:40 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 12/23

6:15 am-8:31 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$137

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/19

4:40 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

6:15 am-8:31 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$137

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/21

11:20 am-4:03 pm

1 stop4h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

8:43 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$139

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/19

7:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

11:37 am-3:29 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$146

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/27

9:25 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

8:10 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$147

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/25

5:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

4:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 40m

$151

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/15

5:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

5:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 35m

$151

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/22

6:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

6:25 am-8:43 am

Nonstop2h 18m

$152

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to San Francisco in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Seattle to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Seattle to San Francisco trip
Airlines
Avianca

Opt for Classic fares to earn LifeMiles and enjoy seat selection and checked baggage.


Avoid slow check-in lines by using the Avianca app for online check-in.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Wi-Fi is a bargain, perfect for getting work done during flights.


Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for comfort seekers.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for a more comfortable journey.


Prepay for checked bags to save money on United flights.

Airports
SEA

Plan to arrive at SEA at least two hours before your flight to navigate potentially long security lines efficiently.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
SFO

Use BART for an affordable and efficient 40-minute ride from SFO to downtown San Francisco.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on Avianca

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 25, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Seattle to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated September 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Seattle to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Booking flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 85 daily flights to San Francisco from 6 different airlines. 2h 08m is how long a flight from Seattle to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Seattle to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

    Departing from Seattle to San Francisco will take you 2h 16m. The distance between Seattle and San Francisco is about 679 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Seattle to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $100 and $109 round-trip. Delta is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to San Francisco?

    Consider China Southern (100%), ITA Airways (100%) or SWISS (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Seattle to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $626 for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $104.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Seattle to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$98Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$100Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$109Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$132Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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