Question 1

How long is the flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Seattle to San Francisco can take about 2h 15m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 117. The distance between Seattle and San Francisco is about 1099 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco under C$ 200. A good price for a direct flight from Seattle to San Francisco is less than C$ 198.

Question 3

What days are direct flights available from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 4

Can I find flights from Seattle to San Francisco for under C$ 200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Seattle to San Francisco for under C$ 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just C$ 117, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 167.

Question 5

What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 09m for a nonstop flight. There are 32 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco per day from 5 airlines.

Question 6

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to San Francisco (SEA - SFO)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Seattle to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 7

How popular is this Seattle to San Francisco flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 207 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

C$ 63 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 75 and C$ 92, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 29 days in advance to save up to 181% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 29 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Seattle to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as C$ 340, or C$ 541 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Seattle. Prices for March average C$ 203 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 143. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 14% on your journey compared to booking in March

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at C$ 117, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Seattle to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 181 and C$ 186, respectively. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

How many flights depart from Seattle to San Francisco on average per day?

Accepted Answer

On average 41 flights depart from Seattle to San Francisco per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 37% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 32% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 24% of flight departures

Question 13

Which airlines flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of the carriers operating flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 14

Are there last-minute flights available from Seattle to San Francisco for under C$ 300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Seattle to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than C$ 300.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from Seattle to San Francisco.

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Seattle to San Francisco is C$ 189. On average you can expect to pay C$ 189. The most popular route, (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 161.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to San Francisco consider choosing Air France (100%), Copa Airlines (93%) or KLM (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 18

Can I fly back to Seattle/Tacoma Intl from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Seattle/Tacoma Intl from San Francisco

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

Question 19

Can I fly to San Francisco from Seattle/Tacoma Intl right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to San Francisco within the United States

Most visitors from Seattle/Tacoma Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Seattle/Tacoma Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to San Francisco.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Seattle/Tacoma Intl are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Seattle to San Francisco are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

SEA - SFO	Price	C$ 146 - C$ 182
SFO	Temperature	11 - 17 °C
SFO	Precipitation	0 - 112 mm

5%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
43%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
41%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
11%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	24daily flights
Monday	25daily flights
Tuesday	26daily flights
Wednesday	41daily flights
Thursday	54daily flights
Friday	39daily flights
Saturday	18daily flights

Cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco

The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco are usually found in March or January, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Seattle to San Francisco

All the information you need to plan the best SEA to SFO flight in 2021: compare Seattle to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

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