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C$ 110 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 211
Typical prices: C$ 441-C$ 225
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/5Tue 5/5
SEA - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 110
Typical prices: C$ 136-C$ 253
Delta
Wed 20/5
SEA - SFO • Direct
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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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Seattle to San Francisco

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 5 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:27 a.m.
SEA
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SFO
2h 17mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:26 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.
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SEA
2h 16mdirect
C$ 211Alaska Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 6 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:50 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.
SEA
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SFO
2h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.
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SEA
2h 17mdirect
C$ 218Alaska Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.
SEA
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SFO
2h 31mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:49 a.m.
SFO
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SEA
27h 49m
1 stop
C$ 242Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 12 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:05 p.m. - 10:28 p.m.
SEA
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SFO
2h 23mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 4:17 p.m.
SFO
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SEA
2h 17mdirect
C$ 245Alaska Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Wed, 6 May
Delta Logo
4:25 p.m. - 6:47 p.m.
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SFO
2h 22mdirect
Delta Logo
5:59 a.m. - 8:19 a.m.
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2h 20mdirect
C$ 246Delta
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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6:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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8h 45m
1 stop
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5:20 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.
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7h 20m
2 stops
C$ 248Southwest
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 13 May
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12:10 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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6h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:20 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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SEA
10h 25m
2 stops
C$ 253Southwest
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
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7:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
SEA
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SFO
7h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.
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7h 20m
2 stops
C$ 255Southwest
Tue, 28 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:58 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
SEA
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SFO
2h 16mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 9:17 a.m.
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2h 17mdirect
C$ 259Alaska Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
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9h 50m
2 stops
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11:25 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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9h 35m
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C$ 260Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco departing in May.

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, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Wednesday 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 C$ 260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 413 and C$ 385 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 291 on average.

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 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to San Francisco

 
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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, USA TODAY, 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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing 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 favorite 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. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 110
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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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 C$ 110 for a one-way ticket and C$ 211 for a round-trip.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and San Francisco, with SkyTeam 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 341 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 203 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 round-trip 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 186 or less one-way and C$ 1,283 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 airlines 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12179 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
SEA - SMF
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Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

It was a bumpy flight but the crew was very attentive and made it a safe and enjoyable experience.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

Departing flight for our weekend trip was cancelled due to weather which meant our return flight was useless. The whole thing was difficult to get support through but Alaska did recover and was able to reimburse us for the flights yesterday. For some reason, Kayak was not kept in the loop, adding to the confusion.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

The flight attendant was friendly and attentive. Although our interaction was brief—- it made a difference. The crew was upfront about turbulence. I like the Maui pretzels.

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

The ticket I purchased through Kayak did not show up in my Alaska Airlines app, and neither of the codes given to me worked for online check in. I've never had to show up to the airport at 6am wondering if I've been scammed. Cheap flight fare or whatever does not play well with airlines and I will be wary of using Kayak in the future.

The plane was delayed which was annoying. No seat back screens is a bummer. Staff if great

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

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