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Cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco from C$ 80

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — SFO
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 10 March 2026.

Thu 16/48:42 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 20/48:58 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 160
Wed 8/47:12 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 21/48:15 a.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 166
Tue 31/37:12 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 9/48:58 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 168
Sat 18/47:00 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 22m
Delta
Mon 20/47:15 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Deal found 10/3C$ 172
Tue 31/37:12 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 4/48:58 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 175
Thu 14/57:18 p.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 16/58:52 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 179
Wed 1/48:42 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 5/48:58 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 180
Sun 26/47:12 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 26/48:58 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 182
Tue 7/49:45 p.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 12m
Delta
Mon 13/45:59 a.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 20m
Delta
Deal found 8/3C$ 186
Thu 9/47:25 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 26m
Delta
Mon 13/45:59 a.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/3C$ 187
Wed 22/47:40 a.m.
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/47:59 p.m.
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 193
Tue 5/58:05 p.m.
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/57:04 a.m.
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 194

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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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 160

One-way from

C$ 80

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 362

Good round-trip deal

C$ 355 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 150 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/4-20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 48m total
  • Seattle to San Francisco
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 11m total
  • Seattle to San Francisco
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 25/4

11:10 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

8:45 a.m.-2:51 p.m.

1 stop6h 06m

C$ 186

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

2:48 p.m.-8:19 p.m.

1 stop5h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

10:25 a.m.-12:44 p.m.

Nonstop2h 19m

C$ 194

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 30/4

9:40 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops7h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

4:30 p.m.-1:55 a.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 220

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/4

7:25 a.m.-9:51 a.m.

Nonstop2h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

5:59 a.m.-8:19 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 240
Quickest round-trip

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 28/5

5:30 p.m.-7:47 p.m.

Nonstop2h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

6:05 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 244

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 25/5

7:00 a.m.-9:18 a.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

8:52 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

Nonstop2h 21m

C$ 270

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 27/5

11:35 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

10:10 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

C$ 274

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 24/3

6:45 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

12:00 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 311

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 27/5

12:40 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

6:05 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 324

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 30/5

12:40 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

6:05 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 324

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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 round-trip flight from Seattle to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 39 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco (average of C$ 111). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 178). 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 10 March 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Seattle to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 10 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from Seattle to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,018 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,018 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,033 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,018 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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?

    If you book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) take 2h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 49 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco per day from 4 airlines.

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

    This flight path from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 144 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Seattle to San Francisco can take about 4h 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 186. The distance between Seattle and San Francisco is about 1093 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 113, Delta will fly you from Seattle to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 149 and C$ 159, respectively. Delta is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    C$ 79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 84 and C$ 92, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to San Francisco consider choosing Southwest (100%), Turkish Airlines (85%) or Air China (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Seattle to San Francisco is C$ 106. On average you can expect to pay C$ 421. The most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 494.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco (average of C$ 111). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 178). 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 4 airlines flying from Seattle to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 113AverageC$ 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapestC$ 149AverageC$ 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 159AverageC$ 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 268AverageC$ 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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