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Cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco from $126

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — SFO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$248

One-way from

$126

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$385

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$748 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 4/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 14m total
  • Seattle to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 16m total
  • Seattle to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Wed 4/616:16SEA - SFO
1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/606:00SFO - SEA
1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/3$248
Fri 25/406:10SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Mon 28/420:40SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 24mDelta
Deal found 25/3$250
Sat 19/406:30SEA - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 22/405:40SFO - SEA
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 24/3$258
Thu 17/406:15SEA - SFO
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 21/422:35SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$274
Sat 12/415:40SEA - SFO
1 stop3h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 16/407:00SFO - SEA
1 stop6h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3$407

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Seattle

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/6

16:16-23:53

1 stop7h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

06:00-13:37

1 stop7h 37m

$248

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 25/4

06:10-08:27

Nonstop2h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

20:40-23:04

Nonstop2h 24m

$250

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 19/4

06:30-14:50

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

05:40-11:25

1 stop5h 45m

$258

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 17/4

06:15-12:17

1 stop6h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

22:35-00:58

Nonstop2h 23m

$274

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 12/4

15:40-19:26

1 stop3h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

07:00-13:25

1 stop6h 25m

$407

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 25/4

21:28-23:44

Nonstop2h 16m

$126

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 29/6

06:15-08:32

Nonstop2h 17m

$134

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 25/4

17:10-23:00

1 stop5h 50m

$142

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/6

18:05-23:10

1 stop5h 05m

$146

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 27/4

05:30-09:17

1 stop3h 47m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco

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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 return flight from Seattle to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Seattle to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 88% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to San Francisco. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from SEA to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Seattle to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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.

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

    This flight path from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 57 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to San Francisco round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $250, and Southwest, from $258. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $134 and $140 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Seattle to San Francisco are China Eastern (92%), Copa Airlines (89%) and SWISS (87%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,462, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $126. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $657.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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