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£56 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Seattle to San Francisco (SEA-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Seattle to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Seattle to San Francisco

Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:24 - 10:44SEA-SFO
2h 20mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 10:23SFO-SEA
2h 23mdirect
£101Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Southwest Logo
12:35 - 21:25SEA-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:45 - 19:45SFO-SEA
7h 00m2 stops
£103Southwest
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Wed, 22 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Southwest Logo
17:00 - 23:05SEA-SFO
6h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:10 - 00:50SFO-SEA
8h 40m1 stop
£103Southwest
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
United Airlines Logo
19:37 - 21:50SEA-SFO
2h 13mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 21:15SFO-SEA
2h 15mdirect
£104United Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:14SEA-SFO
2h 15mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:54 - 22:15SFO-SEA
2h 21mdirect
£105Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:31 - 15:43SEA-SFO
2h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:37 - 22:00SFO-SEA
2h 23mdirect
£106Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 14 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:20SEA-SFO
2h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
14:09 - 16:24SFO-SEA
2h 15mdirect
£111United Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Delta Logo
07:10 - 09:35SEA-SFO
2h 25mdirect
Delta Logo
06:00 - 08:23SFO-SEA
2h 23mdirect
£112Delta
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Tue, 2 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
Delta Logo
20:10 - 22:29SEA-SFO
2h 19mdirect
Delta Logo
10:30 - 12:53SFO-SEA
2h 23mdirect
£117Delta
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Frontier Logo
16:11 - 17:05SEA-SFO
24h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
18:40 - 14:16SFO-SEA
19h 36m1 stop
£120Frontier
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging on flights.
Use SEA Spot Saver for faster security at Seattle.
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Cheapest • from £101 (return)
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January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
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Overall average: £179
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Typical prices: £120-278
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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United's Premier Access offers priority check-in and boarding for eligible passengers, enhancing travel efficiency.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; T-Mobile customers enjoy complimentary streaming on flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Economy Light is ideal for short trips without checked luggage, saving costs.


Lufthansa's FlyNet Messaging is free for Miles & More members on short-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
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SEA

Use the SEA Spot Saver for free expedited security screening from 04:00 to 22:00. Book online or via the flySEA app.

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SFO

For a budget-friendly city transfer, take BART from SFO. The station is in the International Terminal, a short walk from T1 and T3.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Seattle to San Francisco, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to San Francisco, 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 Seattle to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost £152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £207 and £201 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 62% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Seattle to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£56
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Seattle to San Francisco

When to book flights from Seattle to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to San Francisco

  • What facilities are available for business travelers at San Francisco International Airport?

    While there is no designated business center at San Francisco International Airport, there are plenty of workstations located throughout its terminals. There are also Power Bars in the Terminal 2 Food Court where travelers can plug in their laptops and continue their work while on the go.

  • Can I fly from Seattle to San Francisco non-stop?

    Due to their close proximity, many airlines offer nonstop flights from Seattle to San Francisco. Some of the airlines offering such flights include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. There are also one-stop flights available through airlines like jetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines, with layovers in cities such as Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Portland.

  • What is the quickest way from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    Aside from renting or driving a personal vehicle, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) is the quickest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to the city. Terminal 3 hosts the airport’s BART station and is easily accessed via AirTrain from the airport’s other terminals.

  • Should I fly to San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport, or San José International Airport?

    Both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport are connected to BART, making them ideal for travelers who plan to take public transportation after their flights from Seattle to San Francisco. The main difference between the two is that San Francisco is on the west side of the bay while Oakland is on the east. San José International Airport, on the other hand, is not connected via BART, but there are other public transport options available. However, the main reason to fly into San José is if your final destination is outside of the Bay Area, as the airport is located a bit further outside the Bay Area’s urban sprawl.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco was £76 for a one-way ticket and £137 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

    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 Seattle to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Seattle 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 Seattle to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Seattle to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £62 or less one-way and £169 or less round-trip.
  • Looking to take public transport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport so you can avoid the hassle of renting a car? Link Light Rail services connect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport directly to downtown Seattle and even to the University of Washington. The airport’s Link station is located outside the airport on the fourth floor of the adjacent parking garage.
  • Want to give the kids the chance to burn off a bit of excess energy before the flight? Stop by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Playroom, located by the Seattle Tap Room in the Central Terminal by the A gates. At San Francisco International Airport there are three children’s play areas to choose from: two in Terminal 3 and one in Terminal 2.
  • Fortunately for travelers wanting to grab a bite to eat before they board their flight out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, there are plenty of restaurant options available - even for those with dietary restrictions. For vegetarians and vegans there is Floret, while for those who prefer meat on the menu, there is Rel’Lish Burger Lounge.
  • The Aviation Museum in San Francisco International Airport is a great family-friendly activity for those who are looking for a diversion during their time at the airport. The museum includes a library and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • To reach San Francisco International Airport’s Rental Car Center, simply hop on the AirTrain Blue Line at any one of the airport’s terminals. The AirTrain runs 24 hours a day and also connects the terminals to all of the airport’s parking garages and the BART station.

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Seattle to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025SEA - SAN
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Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

The airline staff was great! The best safety review ive ever had!

Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

Loved the staff ease of flying snacks and free movies and WiFi

My 1.5 hr flight was 5.5 hrs delayed. We switched gates twice. We planed and deplaned once. Three total planes, two had “mechanical issues.” None of this even makes sense as the original plane was sitting at the gate since yesterday evening. Then when the second plane was finally brought to the gate from the hangar, it too needed repair. Don’t worry. They gave us a $12 foot voucher. All other flights in the same area of the terminal were hours delayed. It was an actual nightmare. This was after a few hours delay on my first flight a few days ago. And I thought that was bad.

I was in the middle seat in the last row but that wasn’t their fault. It is why I rated the flight as mediocre, also the landing was a little rough. The good was really good. The self service luggage belt at SEATAC stopped working right when I reached it. I was literally placing my bag on the small belt when the main belt stopped. I understand that it wasn’t just Alaska but the entire side of the terminal. It took the agents about 20 minutes to arrive at a game plan and it certainly wasn’t flawless but they arranged for our luggage to be taken to the plane the old fashioned way by hand. Understandably, the plane was late in leaving. The flight took the proper amount of time and instead of arriving at OAK at 1:45, we got there at 2:30. I took my time getting to baggage claim because I knew it would be late if it was there at all. Sure enough it wasn’t but there was an agent there to greet me and inform me about my luggage. Long story longer, they delivered my luggage to where I was staying which was an hour away from the airport. Alaska has instituted a delivery type tracking system through my email that kept me informed of where my luggage was the whole time. WELL DONE!!

I am always uncomfortable about the boarding process. I think every airlines has their own procedures for boarding but all of their procedures are inconvenient because it takes too much time to board. If you board people from back seat to front, I think you can reduce the time to boarding.

There was a delay, then we were boarded, then deboarded, then waited another hour for a new flight, then boarded again and arrived 2 hours later than expected while traveling with 3 young children.

Original flight was canceled, and the automatically booked second flight was immediately delayed. I arrived about 4 hours later than planned with only a $12 meal voucher that didn't fully cover a sandwich at airport prices.

It was very good and comfortable, Crew was also great

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