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$82+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (SEA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SEA
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:34 am
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Sun 5/247:50 pm
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$140
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:00 am
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop27h 27m
Frontier
Tue 4/217:12 pm
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$141
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:39 pm
SJC
-
SEA
1 stop23h 56m
Frontier
Thu 5/711:06 am
SEA
-
SJC
1 stop24h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$151
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:40 am
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop24h 47m
Frontier
Tue 5/511:06 am
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$151
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/222:00 pm
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/228:05 pm
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$152
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:13 am
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/257:12 pm
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$154
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 4/266:00 am
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop27h 27m
Frontier
Wed 4/2910:57 am
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:35 am
OAK
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Wed 6/36:40 pm
SEA
-
OAK
Nonstop2h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$157
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:15 pm
SJC
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/107:07 am
SEA
-
SJC
Nonstop2h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/294:12 pm
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 5/611:39 am
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 4/276:39 pm
SJC
-
SEA
1 stop23h 03m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:57 am
SEA
-
SJC
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:34 am
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Mon 6/111:21 am
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$160

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$82
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$236
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights.
From San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 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 April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Santa RosaSeattle

STS - SEA

STSSEA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 5/2

1:13 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/9

8:57 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$197

OaklandSeattle

OAK - SEA

OAKSEA

Oakland

Tue 4/28

2:09 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 5/2

10:58 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$207

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

5:59 am-8:19 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/27

9:20 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$214

OaklandSeattle

OAK - SEA

OAKSEA

Oakland

Wed 4/22

2:09 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/23

7:05 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$214

Santa RosaSeattle

STS - SEA

STSSEA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 4/25

7:46 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/28

10:05 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$217

Santa RosaSeattle

STS - SEA

STSSEA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 4/25

7:46 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/29

10:05 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$217

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

5:59 am-8:19 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/27

9:20 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$221

OaklandSeattle

OAK - SEA

OAKSEA

Oakland

Sat 5/2

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/6

9:20 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$222

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/20

11:35 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$232

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

1:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/4

6:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$234

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (average of $77). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 XIH to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 1, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to SEA are scheduled on a Wednesday (73 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated April 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to Seattle’s city center.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle will take you 2h 08m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle is about 618 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 to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle one-way?

    $44 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $58 and $58, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle are Southwest (100%), Air Tahiti Nui (92%) and Aeromexico (92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle? While on average our users pay $640, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $80. The most popular route (San Francisco - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $154.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (average of $77). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$82Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$89Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$99Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$120Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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