Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle (SFO - SEA)
The best prices from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA)
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to SEA flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Seattle flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Seattle.
SFO - SEA Price | $157 - $268 |
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SEA Temperature | 41 - 66.2 °F |
SEA Rainfall | 0.7 - 6.6 inches |
| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $157 | From San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl |
| One-way from | $74 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Seattle?
Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 19% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 43 days in advance, which can save you up to 90% on flights from San Francisco to Seattle compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 43 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $285. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $414.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seattle?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Seattle. Flights to Seattle from San Francisco in January are about $211 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $117.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Seattle (SFO - SEA)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Seattle in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle in January, February 2023
The best prices found for SFO to SEA flights for January, February
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San Francisco to Seattle 2023 flight deals
Cheap flights to Seattle from San Francisco found for this year
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Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Seattle
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Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Seattle. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $208.61 RT, a price that is 47% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Seattle flight. The cheapest flight found was $89 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Seattle. Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Seattle. When flying from San Francisco to Seattle, Alaska Airlines flights are 40% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Seattle
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If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Seattle, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $214.75 RT. This price is typically 51% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Seattle flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $89. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Seattle is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Seattle is Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Seattle, United Airlines flights are 39% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Seattle
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One-way flights to Seattle from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Seattle
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snow delayed flight. couldn't have been helped. fortunately I was not in a hurry. but DID have to drive home in a snow flurry in Kitsap area.
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Seattle flights.
What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Seattle?
Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Seattle from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) should be relatively easy as there are 50 daily flights to Seattle from 12 different airlines. 1h 56m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines flying from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Seattle for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Seattle for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $96, but on average you can expect to pay $106.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Seattle for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Seattle is less than $116.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Seattle for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Seattle within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Seattle?
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this San Francisco to Seattle flight route?
Within the past month, 158 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Seattle on average per day?
65 flight departures from San Francisco to Seattle per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 6% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 26% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 43% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 25% of flight departures
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Seattle in 2h 14m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Seattle is about 683 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Seattle round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Seattle is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $110. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Seattle one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $43. United Airlines flights start at $49 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $55 one-way.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Seattle?
Undisclosed Carrier, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Seattle.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Seattle?
Before booking your flight to Seattle from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (94%), Aeromexico (85%), SkyWest Airlines( 85%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Seattle?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Seattle is generally $418, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $59. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), you can expect to pay $98 for that flight.
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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Seattle
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Seattle choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Seattle
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Seattle
| 11%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 26%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 45%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 18%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Seattle
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Seattle
| Sunday | 35daily flights |
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| Monday | 58daily flights |
| Tuesday | 37daily flights |
| Wednesday | 58daily flights |
| Thursday | 85daily flights |
| Friday | 49daily flights |
| Saturday | 30daily flights |