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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
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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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 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 S$ 267 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is S$ 348 and S$ 336 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Seattle?

Alaska Airlines (10 flights per day), United Airlines (6 flights per day), and Delta (4 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

Each day, there are between 21 and 24 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Seattle, with an average flight time of 2h 16m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 158 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 05:55 and will be landing in Seattle at 08:10.

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
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

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.

  • 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 oneworld 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

  • 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 New Zealand, +23 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +24 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +30 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +31 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

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Direct returns

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +29 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +30 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +30 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +31 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +31 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +32 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

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One-way flight deals

directCondor
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directJapan Airlines
1h 46mSFO-SEA
directIcelandair
2h 18mSFO-SEA
directFiji Airways
2h 13mSFO-SEA
directDelta
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directSWISS
2h 24mSFO-SEA
directAir New Zealand
2h 13mSFO-SEA
directUnited Airlines
2h 13mSFO-SEA
directQantas Airways
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directIberia
2h 10mSFO-SEA
directKorean Air
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directWestJet
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directAir China
2h 24mSFO-SEA
directSingapore Airlines
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directAmerican Airlines
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directKLM
2h 17mSFO-SEA
directQatar Airways
1h 46mSFO-SEA
directAir France
2h 21mSFO-SEA
directEmirates
2h 23mSFO-SEA
directChina Eastern
2h 18mSFO-SEA
directCopa Airlines
2h 12mSFO-SEA
directAsiana Airlines
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directVirgin Australia
2h 13mSFO-SEA
directAeromexico
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directAlaska Airlines
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directAvianca
2h 23mSFO-SEA
directCathay Pacific
2h 13mSFO-SEA
directChina Southern
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directTurkish Airlines
2h 14mSFO-SEA
directFinnair
2h 10mSFO-SEA
directANA
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directAir Tahiti Nui
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directVirgin Atlantic
2h 15mSFO-SEA
directBritish Airways
2h 13mSFO-SEA

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San Francisco - Seattle Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Seattle (SEA)United States

Return flight deals:

Seattle - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

S$ 548
S$ 389

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