Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA flight
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) if you book in advance.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 679 miles (1093 km) distance in 2h 11m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 679 miles (1093 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€53) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 2h 11m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA
Cheapest price
$474
Average price
$634
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Flights per day
103
Distance
1093 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA will cost around $634 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $474.
Of the 103 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Seattle, WA onTue, May 05, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct flights cover the 1093 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, May 05 the longest flights will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA17636:35 PM2h31San Francisco International Airport9:06 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
UA69410:05 AM2h20San Francisco International Airport12:25 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
UA557910:35 PM2h37San Francisco International Airport1:12 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
UA274412:16 PM2h20San Francisco International Airport2:36 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
UA22794:10 PM2h22San Francisco International Airport6:32 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4741One-way0 transfers
AS7585:31 PM2h15San Francisco International Airport7:46 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
AA75285:31 PM2h15San Francisco International Airport7:46 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$5241One-way0 transfers
AS58012:26 PM2h16San Francisco International Airport2:42 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
AS4167:00 AM2h17San Francisco International Airport9:17 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
AS13402:00 PM2h17San Francisco International Airport4:17 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 679 miles (1093 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$301 Average price | $242 Average price | $209 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 40m Average total duration 22h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 40m Average total duration 20h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA6029 · UA5873 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h37 | 11:37 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1459 · AA2448 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h54 | 1:54 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1459+ AA4291 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h49 | 5:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1315 · UA2013 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h15 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1315 · UA1424 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h31 | 1:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7530 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h17 | 9:17 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1260 · UA5273 | 7:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h36 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2904 · AA2009 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h22 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2904 · AA2003 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h47 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1896 · UA5273 | 8:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h41 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1896 · UA360 | 8:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h56 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2340 | 8:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h24 | 10:43 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5937 · UA421 · UA2013 | 8:27 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h33 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5937 · UA1937 · UA360 | 8:27 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h39 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2348 · UA2013 | 8:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA2187 · UA360 | 8:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h26 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA7579 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h22 | 11:22 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2414+ AA4291 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h49 | 5:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2414+ AA4118 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h13 | 8:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA694 | 10:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h20 | 12:25 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1949 · AA2003 | 10:06 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h41 | 10:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1949 · AA1774 | 10:06 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h38 | 12:44 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6411 · AA6377 | 10:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h54 | 6:07 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9356 | 10:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h19 | 12:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1164 · UA5273 | 10:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h23 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1164 · UA360 | 10:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h38 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2115 · UA2187 · UA360 | 10:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h29 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA1937 · UA360 | 10:38 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h28 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1150 · UA1356 · UA1284 | 10:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h53 | 7:48 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1604 · UA2013 | 11:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h50 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA360 | 11:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h56 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6378 · AA6377 | 11:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h52 | 6:07 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6378 · AA4955 | 11:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h43 | 10:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1506 · UA1284 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h48 | 7:48 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1671 · UA2651 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h59 | 10:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1671 · UA360 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h06 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1175 · AA2009 | 12:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h16 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1175 · AA1774 | 12:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h38 | 12:44 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2744 | 12:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h20 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1860+ AA4118 | 12:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h52 | 8:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2121 · UA360 | 12:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h21 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2121 · UA2651 | 12:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h14 | 10:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1344 · UA1284 | 12:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h53 | 7:48 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1344 · UA5408 | 12:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h03 | 9:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6185 · AA4955 | 1:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h18 | 10:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2610 · UA5408 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h08 | 9:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2610 · UA1284 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h58 | 7:48 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9399 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h17 | 4:17 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1596 · UA360 | 2:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h39 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1596 · UA2651 | 2:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h32 | 10:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1711 · AA1774 | 3:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h52 | 12:44 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2279 | 4:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h22 | 6:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1754 · UA5408 | 4:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h35 | 9:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7528 | 5:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h15 | 7:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2430 · AA707 | 6:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h06 | 9:35 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 | 6:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h31 | 9:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA7538 | 6:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h19 | 9:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1007 | 8:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h31 | 11:29 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5579 | 10:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h37 | 1:12 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
AA3070 · AA757 | 12:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h52 | 3:51 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3070 · AA707 | 12:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h36 | 9:35 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1479 · UA1424 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h16 | 1:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1198 · AA727 | 5:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h16 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1198 · AA2009 | 5:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h02 | 9:22 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Seafair, a summer festival featuring hydroplane races, parades, and cultural events
- Seattle International Film Festival, one of the largest film festivals in the U.S. showcasing independent films
- Bumbershoot, an annual music and arts festival held over Labor Day weekend
- Seattle Pride Parade, a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with a colorful parade through downtown.
- Space Needle, an iconic observation tower offering panoramic views of Seattle and its surroundings
- Pike Place Market, a historic public market known for fresh produce, seafood, and local crafts
- Chihuly Garden and Glass, an exhibition showcasing the vibrant glass art of Dale Chihuly
- Museum of Pop Culture, a museum dedicated to contemporary popular culture with interactive exhibits
- Seattle Art Museum, a leading art museum featuring diverse collections from around the world.
- Independence Day, fireworks and celebrations marking the nation's birthday
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and seasonal festivities
- Christmas, holiday lights and decorations creating a festive atmosphere
- New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and events.
- Take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views of the Seattle skyline and a charming small-town experience
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, known for their eclectic shops, cafes, and street art
- Visit the Seattle Aquarium to discover marine life native to the Pacific Northwest
- Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail
- Experience a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre, offering a variety of shows from Broadway to concerts.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free, Hudson News, and local specialty stores, located in the main terminal and concourses.
- Parking available in the General Parking area, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like McDold's and Beecher's Handmade Cheese.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport, near gates and in main terminal areas.
- Hotels within walking distance, such as the Seattle Airport Marriott and Hilton Seattle Airport.
- Showers are available at The Club at SEA lounges, typically included in lounge access fees.
- Lounges include The Club at SEA and Delta Sky Club, offering amenities like scks and showers.
- Lost and Found located on the baggage claim level, near carousel 13.
- Car rental services are available at the Rental Car Facility, accessible via a free shuttle from the terminal.
- Link Light Rail, SeaTac/Airport Station, 40 minutes
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