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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 50.5% of flights from San Francisco to Seattle have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that travelers have a good chance of finding a direct flight, but connecting options are also common for this route.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Seattle has a median duration of 2 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of 1093 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey and choosing between direct and connecting options.

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 indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive fares makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers across the trailing 30 days.

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San Francisco to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Seattle

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle, the data indicates that March is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $56. Other cost-effective options include January, with a median fare of $110, and October, where the median price is $231. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Seattle typically range from $185 to $598, with a median price of $297. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require careful timing and flexibility. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When considering direct flights from San Francisco to Seattle, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once. Specifically, 50.5% of recent fares were for direct flights, indicating a balanced mix of options for travelers. If you opt for a connecting flight, you can expect a median of 1 stopover.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Seattle takes approximately 2h 14m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including both direct and connecting options. For non-stop flights, the median time is also 2h 14m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 8h 52m.

The distance between San Francisco and Seattle is 1093 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and the availability of frequent services between these two major West Coast cities.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Seattle

Regular price: $162 - $236

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Seattle is between 162 USD and 236 USD. The current lowest deal is 124 USD with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $124

Low $162

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to SEA is March, with a median price of $56. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $551. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $56

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $551

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$229

$174

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$110

$129

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$215

$131

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$93

$129

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$93

$129

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$117

$129

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$233 → $150

35%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$197 → $124

37%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$206 → $136

34%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$234 → $175

25%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Seattle

San Francisco - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to SEA are above the typical level compared to the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to SEA, with a median price of $56.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 14m

The typical direct flight from SFO to SEA takes 2 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

50.5% of recent flights are direct

Over the last 90 days, 50.5% of flights from SFO to SEA were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights on the SFO to SEA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to SEA are frequent, appearing often in the last 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 San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a convenient alternative for travelers heading to North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

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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 flight is around $384. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $832. For those planning ahead, booking at least two months in advance generally offers the best value across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Seattle is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $185. The median price for this route has historically been $297. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of deals found at $598 or less. By aiming for prices under $185, travelers can typically secure a favorable fare.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seattle, with a median price of $56. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $110. In contrast, October has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $231. The annual median price for this route is $297, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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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: $162 - $236

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Seattle is between 162 USD and 236 USD. The current lowest deal is 124 USD with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $124

Low $162

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to SEA is March, with a median price of $56. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $551. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $56

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $551

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$229

$174

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$110

$129

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$215

$131

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$93

$129

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$93

$129

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Seattle

San Francisco (SFO) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$117

$129

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$233 → $150

35%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$197 → $124

37%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$206 → $136

34%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$234 → $175

25%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Seattle