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$66+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Palo Alto, CA

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SEA — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Palo Alto are usually found in February or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Palo Alto (P4L). 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 January 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$119
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One-way from

$66
(Frontier)

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February

Average price

$245
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2712:52 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop21h 10mFrontier
Sun 3/28:06 amSFO - SEA
1 stop5h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$119
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/51:36 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:00 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2511:28 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/254:39 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$151
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/185:30 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 19mDelta
Wed 3/196:05 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/29$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/197:30 amSEA - SFO
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 2/246:45 amSFO - SEA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:15 amSEA - SFO
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/2310:35 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$201

Find flights from Seattle to Palo Alto within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Palo Alto 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/27

12:52 pm-10:02 am

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

8:06 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$119

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/19

1:34 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

10:59 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$139

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/25

1:34 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

5:50 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$151

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/18

6:15 am-8:33 am

Nonstop2h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:05 am-8:26 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$157

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/19

7:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

6:45 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$185

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 2/21

6:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

10:35 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$201

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 2/28

3:16 pm-12:43 am

1 stop9h 27m

$66

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/29

3:36 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$77

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/25

6:10 am-8:31 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$79

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/24

4:58 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$84

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Palo Alto

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Seattle to Palo Alto may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Palo Alto?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Seattle to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 P4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Palo Alto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from Seattle to Palo Alto, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Palo Alto

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Palo Alto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to P4L are scheduled on a Thursday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Rainfall in Palo Alto by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palo Alto ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Palo Alto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Palo Alto by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palo Alto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palo Alto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Seattle to Palo Alto have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to Palo Alto. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Palo Alto?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Palo Alto from Seattle. Booking flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to Palo Alto should be relatively easy as there are 57 daily outbound flights to Palo Alto from 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Seattle to Palo Alto flight route?

    This flight path from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Palo Alto was viewed by 137 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Palo Alto one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $66 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $77 and Delta from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Palo Alto?

    Before booking your flight to Palo Alto from Seattle, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (88%), Air France (87%), China Southern( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Palo Alto?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Palo Alto? While on average our users pay $894, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $128.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Palo Alto that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Palo Alto flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Palo Alto?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Palo Alto?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Seattle to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 7 airlines flying from Seattle to Palo Alto

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Palo Alto. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$112Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$120Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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