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Seattle Art Museum
Major downtown art museum with global collections, rotating exhibitions, and strong Pacific Northwest representation.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA depart on average 71 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) 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 16m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 679 miles (1093 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 2h 16m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$492
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Flights per day
129
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 $492 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
Of the 129 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Seattle, WA onFri, Jun 19, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1093 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 2 h 9 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.
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AA7528Omio 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 $92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $92, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 679 miles (1093 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$329 Average price | $321 Average price | $207 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 40m Average total duration 22h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $114 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $321 (€263).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA costing on average $329 (€269).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 19m.
Train takes on average 22h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1896 · UA325 | 8:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h46 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1896 · UA684 | 8:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h18 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1896 · UA360 | 8:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h20 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1327 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA7530 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6336 · AA4920 | 9:04 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h45 | 9:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3450 · AS548 | 9:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h26 | 2:54 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA500 · UA5718 · UA684 | 10:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h03 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6428 · AA4920 | 10:07 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h42 | 9:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2192 | 10:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h19 | 12:34 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1602 · AS585 | 10:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h30 | 4:45 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1602 · AS408 | 10:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h55 | 6:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1602 · AS1305 | 10:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h18 | 3:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 | 10:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h09 | 12:27 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9356 | 10:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h09 | 12:27 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA457 · UA360 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h51 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA457 · UA684 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h49 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA643 · UA2132 · UA360 | 10:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h47 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA1172 · UA2651 | 10:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h47 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2115 · UA2187 · UA360 | 10:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h47 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3426 · AS465 | 10:32 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h26 | 4:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3426 · AS1381 | 10:32 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h42 | 6:14 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA2013 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h19 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA1195 · UA684 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h28 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6330 · AA4920 | 11:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h12 | 9:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3479 · AS1381 | 11:52 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h22 | 6:14 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA571 · UA1172 · UA2651 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h10 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS430 | 12:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h25 | 6:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS235 · AS3408 | 12:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h22 | 4:30 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5437 | 12:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h29 | 2:39 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1506 · UA684 | 12:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h53 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2548+ AA4307 | 12:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h43 | 9:04 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS630 | 12:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h08 | 2:35 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3216 · AS774 | 12:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h56 | 8:26 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA540 · UA360 | 12:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h27 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA540 · UA2651 | 12:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h27 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3482 · AS417 | 1:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h14 | 8:35 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6188 · AA4920 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h14 | 9:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1604 · AS1368 | 1:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h07 | 9:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1604 · AS1301 | 1:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h05 | 8:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1604 · AS1375 | 1:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h20 | 7:11 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2610 · UA684 | 1:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h13 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2062 · AS3498 | 1:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h06 | 8:02 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1265 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h20 | 4:20 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2550 · AA1459 | 2:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h27 | 12:41 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1596 · UA360 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h50 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1596 · UA2651 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h50 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7470 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h11 | 4:31 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS790 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h11 | 4:31 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1302 · AS430 | 3:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 3h31 | 6:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2325 · AA1487 | 3:37 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h22 | 12:59 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS776 · AS1681 | 3:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h45 | 9:34 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1340 | 3:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA7579 | 3:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1430 · UA2651 | 4:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h00 | 11:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1754 · UA684 | 4:11 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h57 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3337 · AS1362 | 4:24 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h17 | 11:41 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2279 | 4:27 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h20 | 6:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1523 · AS614 | 4:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h28 | 10:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1523 · AS1368 | 4:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h28 | 9:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1523 · AS495 | 4:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h29 | 11:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7528 | 5:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h09 | 7:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS758 | 5:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h09 | 7:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1577 | 6:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h25 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2544+ AA3793 | 6:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h37 | 10:33 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS591 | 8:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h13 | 10:41 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2850 · UA325 | 8:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h41 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1007 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h22 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2023 · AS2431 | 10:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h45 | 5:53 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5579 | 10:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2h30 | 1:29 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2554 · AA2523 | 11:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h17 | 9:27 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2228 · AA707 | 11:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h03 | 9:32 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2228 · AA767 | 11:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h20 | 10:49 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2228 · AA717 | 11:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h44 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
UA1479 · UA1424 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h23 | 1:23 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1479 · UA2013 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h59 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1479 · UA2164 | 5:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h55 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6404 · AA6415 | 5:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h58 | 5:38 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6404+ AA4307 | 5:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h24 | 9:04 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6404+ AA3440 | 5:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h09 | 2:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2127 · UA325 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h36 | 2:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA582 · UA2212 · UA360 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h10 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6294+ AA3011 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h45 | 9:45 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6294 · AA6324 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h57 | 1:57 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1620 · AS798 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h48 | 12:48 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2127 · UA684 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h08 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3455 · AS1477 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h13 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1620 · AS482 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h52 | 11:52 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3455 · AS753 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h44 | 11:44 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7502 | 6:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h10 | 8:13 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS620 | 6:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h10 | 8:13 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1233 · UA1424 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h08 | 1:23 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1233 · UA2164 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h40 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1233 · UA2013 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h44 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5465 · UA5384 · UA360 | 6:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h50 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2305 · AA2009 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h30 | 7:15 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1708 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h22 | 9:22 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS68 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2h10 | 9:13 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5236 · UA2843 · UA2013 | 7:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h44 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1410 · AS2205 | 7:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h23 | 2:43 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS718 · AS785 | 7:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h49 | 2:14 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS718 · AS629 | 7:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h49 | 1:14 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS718 · AS676 | 7:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h35 | 3:00 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1557 · AS475 | 7:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h30 | 2:25 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1557 · AS1477 | 7:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h18 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2904 · AA727 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h44 | 4:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2414+ AA6415 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h23 | 5:38 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA444 · UA5384 · UA360 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h55 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2414+ AA3440 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h34 | 2:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2414+ AA4307 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h49 | 9:04 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1329 · AS1305 | 8:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h03 | 3:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2348 · UA2013 | 8:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h28 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2348 · UA2164 | 8:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h24 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2348 · UA360 | 8:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h39 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA2187 · UA360 | 8:33 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h37 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2382 · UA2184 · UA684 | 8:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h26 | 10:08 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Classic Seattle viewpoint for postcard skyline photos with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier on clear days.
Distinctive lakeside park with industrial remnants, skyline views, and broad lawns popular with locals.
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Iconic fine-dining restaurant with Pacific Northwest cuisine, polished service, and sweeping views. Best known for refined seafood and special-occasion atmosphere.
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