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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle from $96

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SEA
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 2 March 2026.

Sun 10/520:58
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 31m
United Airlines
Fri 15/507:08
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2$167
Wed 25/321:15
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 30/307:12
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$176
Tue 21/418:40
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop3h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 30/407:10
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/2$179
Tue 14/411:13
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 21/406:15
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/2$184
Fri 8/521:10
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/521:24
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/2$186
Thu 19/306:00
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 16m
Delta
Thu 26/321:45
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 12m
Delta
Deal found 26/2$188
Mon 20/405:59
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 20m
Delta
Thu 23/407:00
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/3$193
Wed 22/413:45
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop6h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 30/408:31
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/2$200
Sat 4/420:58
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 9/408:42
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2$202
Thu 23/407:00
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 23/413:00
SEA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/3$205
Wed 20/505:55
SFO
-
SEA
Nonstop2h 22m
Delta
Sun 31/507:15
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 19m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$207
Wed 22/406:00
SFO
-
SEA
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Mon 27/421:20
SEA
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 17m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$211

Find 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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$167

One-way from

$96

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$333

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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  • 10/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 49m total
  • San Francisco to Seattle
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  • United Airlines
  • 21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 22m total
  • San Francisco to Seattle
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

05:59-08:19

Nonstop2h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 27/4

07:00-09:22

Nonstop2h 22m

$193

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

14:50-23:35

1 stop8h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 22/4

14:20-22:45

1 stop8h 25m

$212

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

10:05-18:00

1 stop7h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 28/4

09:20-17:30

1 stop8h 10m

$212

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

14:50-22:55

2 stops8h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 21/4

12:10-18:30

1 stop6h 20m

$219

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

21:00-09:53

1 stop12h 53m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 26/4

07:00-09:22

Nonstop2h 22m

$253

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

08:55-14:41

1 stop5h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 25/3

21:45-23:57

Nonstop2h 12m

$267

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

06:00-08:16

Nonstop2h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 18/4

07:35-13:27

1 stop5h 52m

$267

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

05:59-08:19

Nonstop2h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 20/4

10:15-15:21

1 stop5h 06m

$267

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

10:10-17:20

1 stop7h 10m

$107

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:10-17:20

1 stop7h 10m

$107

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Seattle

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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Seattle, you should look to book at least 69 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 $108). Flying from San Francisco to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 2 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Seattle at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 75% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl have been viewed 9 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Seattle will take you 2h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1093 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Seattle consider choosing Southwest(100%), Japan Airlines(88%) or WestJet(85%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $191. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Seattle/Tacoma Intl) can be booked for $136 on average, our data indicates $328 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 $108). Flying from San Francisco to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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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