Cheap Flights from Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Tue, 31 Dec SEA - SFO

Sun, 05 Jan SFO - SEA

$616 $600

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Mon, 13 Jan SEA - SFO

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$45 $34

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Mon, 13 Jan SEA - SFO

Wed, 15 Jan SFO - SEA

$103 $98

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Thu, 26 Dec SEA - SFO

Fri, 31 Jan SFO - SEA

$133 $126

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Thu, 26 Dec SEA - SFO

Thu, 02 Jan SFO - SEA

$271 $260

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Tue, 14 Jan SFO - SEA

$109 $104

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains in San Francisco are 10% cheaper than in Seattle.

Seattle $2.75

San Francisco $2.5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

20% The average meal is 20% more expensive in San Francisco than in Seattle.

Seattle $20.59

San Francisco $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

60% Taxis are 60% more expensive in San Francisco than in Seattle.

Seattle $2.6

San Francisco $4.15

Coffee Regular cappuccino

9% Coffee is 9% more expensive in San Francisco than in Seattle.

Seattle $5.3

San Francisco $5.76

Distance: 679 miles

Seattle airports

Seattle All Airports (SEA) How far from city center: 11 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Seattle

Seattle is one of the largest cities in the USA and is famed for its contribution to the music industry. Seattle is served by Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, which has the distinction of having the largest parking lot under a single roof, in all of North America. The airport is located in the city of SeaTac.

Seattle to San Francisco flights take off from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea-Tac Airport. The airport was constructed during the war in 1944, and has remained operational since 1947. The airport has a central terminal building and four concourses. It is also equipped with two satellite terminals.

Travelling to Seattle airport

To board flights from Seattle, all you need to do is reach Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in time. If you take one of the public transit services, you will reach the airport quickly and easily. From downtown Seattle, you can take Central Link train and get off at SeaTac station. Another option is to hop on a King County Metro bus, which connects various neighborhoods of Seattle to its airport. Sound Transit run buses from other far flung areas. A quicker way is to hail a cab, but taxis tend to be expensive and that is something you should bear in mind.

Reaching San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the largest cities in the USA and a great center of culture and commerce. Begin your trip at the Golden Gate Bridge, and visit Alcatraz Island, known for its old prison. The city has a number of cable cars and trams that take you through interesting neighborhoods. Visit Castro, one of the most important centers of LGBT culture in the world. Take a walk down Lombard Street, which is known as the most crooked street in the world. Finally, spend time at some of the many cafes and restaurants that dot downtown San Francisco.

Getting to the city center

Flights to San Francisco from Seattle land at San Francisco International Airport. The only way to get to the city of San Francisco by train is to take the BART rail service at SFO station near the international terminal. There are also several bus services available. Your flight may also land at Oakland International Airport, just across the bay. Though not part of San Francisco city, cheap flights often land at Oakland International Airport. San Jose International Airport is located near San Francisco too, and serves the Bay Area just like the other two airports. BART train service connects Oakland and San Jose airports to downtown San Francisco.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Seattle to San Francisco

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For flights from Seattle to San Francisco, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco is $34. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is San Francisco more expensive than Seattle to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco costs about $ 4.15 USD, 60% more expensive than Seattle, with a fare of $ 2.60 USD, while train tickets cost 9% less at San Francisco: $ 2.50 USD versus $ 2.75 USD at Seattle. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in San Francisco, 21% more than the 20.59 USD in Seattle. The price of the coffee is around 9% more expensive in San Francisco, with an average of 5.76 USD , while in Seattle the coffee costs 5.30 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a trip from Seattle to San Francisco are October, September and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Seattle to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to visit San Francisco depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, October is the best month to fly to San Francisco from Seattle in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, February and January are the months with fewer searches for Seattle - San Francisco.

How long does the flight from Seattle to San Francisco take?

Flight length from Seattle to San Francisco is around 02:15 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,093 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Seattle?

While in Seattle the temperatures can reach an average of 31.31 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -3.71 ºC average degrees reported in Seattle. During the winter period, Seattle can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Seattle and San Francisco?

The main route from Seattle to San Francisco is: Seattle All Airports (SEA) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). The following airlines fly this route: Alaska Airlines. Delta Air Lines. Klm Royal Dutch Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Seattle to San Francisco are:

Alaska Airlines, stopping at San Diego during at least 70 minutes.

Flying Time 2 h and 15 m When flying from Seattle to San Francisco, this can take around 2 h and 15 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $34 The best price for flights from Seattle to San Francisco offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport Seattle All Airports Seattle All Airports is where you'll take off when flying from Seattle to San Francisco

Arrival Airport San Francisco Intl Airport You'll land at San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from Seattle to San Francisco