What percentage of Seattle to San Francisco flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 55.5% of flights from Seattle to San Francisco are direct. For flights that include one or more stops, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant portion of the available routes. Travelers have a good chance of finding a direct flight for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Seattle to San Francisco has a median duration of 2 hours and 16 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1093 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This suggests that good deals for this route appear regularly. Travelers have consistent opportunities to find competitive fares. This route is considered one of the busier deal routes, with favorable prices appearing often across the trailing quarter.

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Seattle to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to San Francisco

When looking for cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco, you'll find that December and January are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $129. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $130. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Seattle to San Francisco typically range from $187–$448, with a median price of $270. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not widely available at this moment. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Seattle and San Francisco are non-stop, with 55.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically include 1 stopover.

A typical journey from Seattle to San Francisco takes about 2h 16m, including both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 16m. However, connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 11h 42m, so choosing a direct option can save considerable travel time.

The distance between Seattle and San Francisco is 1093 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means flights are generally brief, making it a convenient trip for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to San Francisco

Regular price: $93 - $230

Prices for flights from Seattle to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to San Francisco is between $93 and $230. The current lowest deal is $124 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Sep 12-Sep 15.

now $124

Low $93

High $230

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $130. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $370. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $130

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $370

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to San Francisco

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$369

$226

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$410

$250

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$405

$224

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$407

$248

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$308

$176

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$339

$205

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to San Francisco

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$384 → $176

54%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$392 → $192

51%

1 night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

$384 → $186

52%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$375 → $186

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to San Francisco

Seattle - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares are above the typical level for Seattle to San Francisco, with a median price of $270.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $129.

Historically, December and January offer the lowest median prices at $129 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 16m.

Direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco typically take 2 hours and 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has a deal for $124.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers a deal for $124 from September 12-15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Seattle to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a major airport for flights from Seattle to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$128

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for direct access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a primary alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car or BART)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Seattle to San Francisco is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for tickets bought within 6 days of departure was $664. In contrast, tickets purchased 60+ days out had an average price of $256. This trend suggests that planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Seattle to San Francisco is considered to be $187 or less. The median price for this route was $270. Fares above $448 were among the higher-priced options observed. Aiming for a fare around $187 would generally secure a competitive deal.

Historically, December and January have offered the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco, both with a median price of $129. February also showed a low median price of $130. The annual median price for this route was $270, indicating that these months provide substantial savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares may find these months particularly favorable.

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Seattle to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to San Francisco

The distance between Seattle and San Francisco is 1093 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means flights are generally brief, making it a convenient trip for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to San Francisco

Regular price: $93 - $230

Prices for flights from Seattle to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to San Francisco is between $93 and $230. The current lowest deal is $124 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Sep 12-Sep 15.

now $124

Low $93

High $230

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $130

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $370

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to San Francisco

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$369

$226

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$410

$250

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$405

$224

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$407

$248

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$308

$176

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - San Francisco

Everett (PAE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$339

$205

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to San Francisco

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$384 → $176

54%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$392 → $192

51%

1 night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

$384 → $186

52%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$375 → $186

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to San Francisco