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Cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco from $111

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$201

One-way from

$111

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$372
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/2-12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 27m total
  • Seattle to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 19m total
  • Seattle to San Francisco
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/210:38SEA - SFO
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/208:20SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$201
Wed 5/206:55SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/211:20SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/1$211
Wed 19/206:10SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 21mDelta
Sat 22/206:10SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/1$237
Wed 5/206:10SEA - SFO
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/216:35SFO - SEA
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1$285
Wed 19/210:10SEA - SFO
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 26/209:00SFO - SEA
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 17/1$373

Find flights from Seattle to San Francisco within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 6/2

10:38-19:50

1 stop9h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

08:20-10:35

Nonstop2h 15m

$201

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/2

06:55-09:11

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

11:20-13:38

Nonstop2h 18m

$211

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 19/2

16:58-19:10

Nonstop2h 12m

San Francisco

Fri 21/2

12:04-14:22

Nonstop2h 18m

$237

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/2

09:55-12:19

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 15/2

20:40-23:08

Nonstop2h 28m

$245

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 19/2

10:10-20:35

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

09:00-20:10

2 stops11h 10m

$373

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 11/2

06:10-08:31

Nonstop2h 21m

$111

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 11/2

10:00-16:07

1 stop6h 07m

$126

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/2

15:55-23:45

1 stop7h 50m

$143

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/4

14:58-22:42

1 stop7h 44m

$159

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 17/2

07:00-09:16

Nonstop2h 16m

$161

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Seattle to San Francisco as you normally would.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SEA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest 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
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 travellers 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 57 daily flights to San Francisco from 1 airline. 2h 16m 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?

    This flight path from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 55 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 $211. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $237, and United Airlines, from $285. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 44% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $111. Users have also found prices from $126 and $143 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, 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 Qantas Airways (88%), Air France (87%) and China Southern (85%).

  • 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 $635, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $121. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $208.

  • 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$211Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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