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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle from £61

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SEA
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in October or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA). 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 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£117

One-way from

£61

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£184

Good one-way deal

£130 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 2/4-2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 24m total
  • San Francisco to Seattle
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Seattle
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Wed 2/414:39SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/418:59SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3£117
Tue 8/400:08SFO - SEA
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Tue 15/416:16SEA - SFO
1 stop17h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/3£119
Wed 9/407:40SFO - SEA
1 stop5h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 15/410:00SEA - SFO
1 stop4h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3£122
Thu 24/406:05SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 22mDelta
Mon 28/406:10SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/3£132
Thu 17/407:05SFO - SEA
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 19/407:15SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3£137
Tue 8/412:45SFO - SEA
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Tue 15/406:15SEA - SFO
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3£170
Thu 27/308:00SFO - SEA
1 stop11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/319:55SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£193

Find flights from San Francisco to Seattle within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Seattle 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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San Francisco

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Seattle

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

14:39-16:53

Nonstop2h 14m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/4

18:59-21:09

Nonstop2h 10m

£117

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

00:08-12:33

1 stop12h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 15/4

16:16-09:48

1 stop17h 32m

£119

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

11:00-13:17

Nonstop2h 17m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 15/4

16:34-23:01

1 stop6h 27m

£122

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

06:00-08:19

Nonstop2h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/7

09:25-11:44

Nonstop2h 19m

£129

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

07:05-13:59

1 stop6h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 19/4

07:15-09:34

Nonstop2h 19m

£137

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

12:45-22:30

2 stops9h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 15/4

06:15-11:05

1 stop4h 50m

£170

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Thu 27/3

08:00-19:09

1 stop11h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 30/3

19:55-22:13

Nonstop2h 18m

£193

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

09:20-11:34

Nonstop2h 14m

£61

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

06:00-08:05

Nonstop2h 05m

£65

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

06:00-08:27

Nonstop2h 27m

£69

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Seattle

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Seattle. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Seattle, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle (average of £622). Flying from San Francisco to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 SFO to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Seattle at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Seattle by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 18.0 - 168.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 168.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

Temperature in Seattle by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated 8 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Seattle, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 San Francisco to Seattle. 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 San Francisco to Seattle?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle, you will be flying from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from San Francisco (SFO) take 2h 17m for a nonstop flight. There are 34 flights from San Francisco to Seattle per day from 1 airline.

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

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

    Currently priced at £117, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Seattle and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £119 and £122, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Seattle are Delta (£61), Hawaiian Airlines (£63), and Alaska Airlines (£65).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Seattle on time: Horizon Air (100%), Air China (94%), Aeromexico (91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £112. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Seattle/Tacoma Intl) can be booked for £243 on average our data indicates £157 when flying from San Francisco to Seattle.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Seattle?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Seattle 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 San Francisco to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle (average of £622). Flying from San Francisco to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Seattle

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£113Average£180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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