How many flights from San Francisco to Seattle are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 63.4% of flights from San Francisco to Seattle have been non-stop. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route. The data reflects trends observed over a three-month period.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Seattle typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes, covering a distance of 1093 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 12 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

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

Historically, cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle are classified as frequent. This means that opportunities for good deals on this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent availability. This assessment is based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day period.

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SFO - Everett
70% AI deal score
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$125
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San Francisco to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Seattle

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $89. Other budget-friendly options include October and December, both offering median fares of $129. This data suggests that late fall and early winter can be opportune times for finding more economical travel options on this route.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Seattle typically range from $150 to $463, with a median price of $266. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

When considering direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include one connection. Specifically, 63.4% of recent fares were for direct flights, offering a more streamlined travel experience.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Seattle takes approximately 2h 13m, including both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 13m. However, if your itinerary includes a connection, the typical journey time extends significantly to 9h 37m.

The distance between San Francisco and Seattle is 1093 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the availability of frequent flights and a variety of travel options between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Seattle

Regular price: $128 - $278

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Everett.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Everett is $128 to $278. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 16-Sep 19.

now $125

Low $128

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seattle is December, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $571. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $129

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $571

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Seattle

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Everett

San Francisco (SFO) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$312

$231

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$143

$136

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Everett

San Francisco (SFO) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$350

$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

$225

$157

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

$251

$167

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

$249

$167

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

$316 → $161

49%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$303 → $166

45%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$310 → $190

39%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$324 → $206

36%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Seattle

San Francisco - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to SEA are near the typical level of $266.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 13m

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 2h 13m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

63.4% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 63.4% of flights on this route are direct, with Alaska Airlines, Inc. offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route, with a recent deal at $125.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Seattle are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$134

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$134

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a practical alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

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$515

$429

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from San Francisco to Seattle is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $272. In contrast, purchasing within 0-6 days of departure has shown a significantly higher average price of $480. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days can also offer good value, with an average price of $278.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Seattle is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $150. The median price for this route has historically been around $266. Prices exceeding $463 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seattle, with a median price of $89. October and December also offer competitive prices, with a median of $129 for both months. The annual median price for this route is $266, indicating that these months offer substantial savings. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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San Francisco to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Seattle

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Seattle

Regular price: $128 - $278

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Everett.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Everett is $128 to $278. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 16-Sep 19.

now $125

Low $128

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Seattle

December

Cheapest

Flights from $129

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $571

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Seattle

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Everett

San Francisco (SFO) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$312

$231

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$143

$136

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Everett

San Francisco (SFO) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$350

$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

$225

$157

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

$251

$167

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

$249

$167

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

$316 → $161

49%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$303 → $166

45%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$310 → $190

39%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$324 → $206

36%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Seattle