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$41+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (SEA)

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Nov 19 — Nov 261
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Thu 12/510:59 pmSFO - SEA
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Mon 12/99:57 amSEA - SFO
1 stop28h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$120
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1010:51 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/159:52 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$129
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sat 12/146:00 amOAK - SEA
Nonstop2h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/179:45 pmSEA - OAK
Nonstop2h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/14$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/1010:51 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 18mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/1711:28 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$137
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:20 pmSJC - SEA
2 stops23h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/99:21 pmSEA - SJC
2 stops14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$138
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Wed 12/46:00 amOAK - SEA
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/99:21 pmSEA - OAK
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$139
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Fri 12/65:25 amOAK - SEA
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/89:21 pmSEA - OAK
1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$140
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/512:47 pmSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/99:21 pmSEA - SJC
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$141
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/1012:45 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Sun 12/156:20 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/13$152
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Wed 12/1110:30 amSJC - SEA
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Wed 12/187:30 pmSEA - SJC
Nonstop2h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sat 12/146:40 pmOAK - SEA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Mon 12/166:00 amSEA - OAK
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/14$158
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Mon 12/237:26 pmSJC - SEA
1 stop22h 35mFrontier
Mon 12/309:36 pmSEA - SJC
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$158

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

11:49 am-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/13

3:15 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 56m

$118

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

10:51 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/15

9:52 pm-8:48 am

1 stop10h 56m

$129

OaklandSeattle

OAK - SEA

OAKSEA

Oakland

Wed 12/4

5:25 am-2:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/8

9:21 pm-9:25 am

1 stop12h 04m

$137

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

6:05 am-8:27 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/17

5:50 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$137

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Fri 12/6

9:20 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/9

9:21 pm-11:28 am

2 stops14h 07m

$138

OaklandSeattle

OAK - SEA

OAKSEA

Oakland

Wed 12/4

6:00 am-8:13 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/9

9:21 pm-9:25 am

1 stop12h 04m

$139

OaklandSeattle

OAK - SEA

OAKSEA

Oakland

Fri 1/10

2:36 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/14

7:55 am-10:01 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$142

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Fri 12/13

1:23 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/15

6:30 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$145

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

2:41 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/24

5:54 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$147

San JoseSeattle

SJC - SEA

SJCSEA

San Jose

Wed 12/11

10:30 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/18

7:30 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 XIH to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 14, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to SEA are scheduled on a Wednesday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in Seattle by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Southwest from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sheila did great! First time I have ever seen all three people in an exit row get out and read the safety information card AFTER the briefing. I like the boarding process. It seems a shame to UN-differentiate SW because of abuse of the early boarding process.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sheila did great! First time I have ever seen all three people in an exit row get out and read the safety information card AFTER the briefing. I like the boarding process. It seems a shame to UN-differentiate SW because of abuse of the early boarding process.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sheila did great! First time I have ever seen all three people in an exit row get out and read the safety information card AFTER the briefing. I like the boarding process. It seems a shame to UN-differentiate SW because of abuse of the early boarding process.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sheila did great! First time I have ever seen all three people in an exit row get out and read the safety information card AFTER the briefing. I like the boarding process. It seems a shame to UN-differentiate SW because of abuse of the early boarding process.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sheila did great! First time I have ever seen all three people in an exit row get out and read the safety information card AFTER the briefing. I like the boarding process. It seems a shame to UN-differentiate SW because of abuse of the early boarding process.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Sheila did great! First time I have ever seen all three people in an exit row get out and read the safety information card AFTER the briefing. I like the boarding process. It seems a shame to UN-differentiate SW because of abuse of the early boarding process.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. 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 into for flights to Seattle from San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

    The San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight path was viewed by 92 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle one-way?

    $41 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $56 and $59, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle is San Francisco - Seattle/Tacoma Intl. You may also consider San Jose - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Oakland - Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle are Aeromexico (100%), China Eastern (92%) and Korean Air (90%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle? While on average our users pay $828, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $57. The most popular route (San Francisco - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $117.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Seattle. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$70Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$112Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$134Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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