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$47+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco Bay Area

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SEA — SFO
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$47
(FlightHub)
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 2/103:15 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Thu 2/138:06 amSFO - SEA
1 stop5h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/24$117
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/11:36 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/197:00 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$124
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 1/23$131
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/35:55 pmSEA - SJC
1 stop14h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/59:34 pmSJC - SEA
1 stop26h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/93:18 pmSEA - SJC
1 stop20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/109:34 pmSJC - SEA
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$135
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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
Tue 3/251:45 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/24$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/188:35 amSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 21mDelta
Wed 3/266:25 amSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/24$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 3/199:38 pmSEA - OAK
Nonstop2h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/256:43 amOAK - SEA
Nonstop2h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$137
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/159:34 pmSEA - OAK
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1912:40 pmOAK - SEA
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/225:15 amSEA - OAK
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/265:10 amOAK - SEA
2 stops11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$144
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 2/129:55 amSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/198:44 amSJC - SEA
1 stop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/185:30 amSEA - OAK
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Tue 2/185:00 pmOAK - SEA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/24$157

Find flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area 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 24, 2025.

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SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/10

3:15 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

8:06 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$117

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/1

1:36 pm-12:43 am

1 stop11h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$124

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/25

11:28 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

4:39 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$131

SeattleSan Jose

SEA - SJC

SEASJC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/3

5:55 pm-8:46 am

1 stop14h 51m

San Jose

Wed 2/5

9:34 pm-12:19 am

1 stop26h 45m

$134

SeattleSan Jose

SEA - SJC

SEASJC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/9

3:18 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop20h 53m

San Jose

Tue 2/11

11:36 am-12:19 am

1 stop12h 43m

$135

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/18

5:30 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

1:45 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$137

SeattleSan Jose

SEA - SJC

SEASJC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/18

7:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

San Jose

Tue 3/25

6:25 am-8:51 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$137

SeattleOakland

SEA - OAK

SEAOAK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/19

9:38 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Oakland

Tue 3/25

6:43 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$137

SeattleOakland

SEA - OAK

SEAOAK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/15

9:34 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Oakland

Wed 2/19

12:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 45m

$138

SeattleOakland

SEA - OAK

SEAOAK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/22

5:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 30m

Oakland

Wed 2/26

5:10 am-4:43 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated January 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Frontier from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,701 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,507 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,632 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from Seattle’s city center.

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $47 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $60 and Delta from $68 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area consider choosing Qantas Airways (88%), Air France (87%) or China Southern (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 Bay Area?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $117 on average our data indicates $1,004 when flying from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$111Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$118Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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