Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Seattle and San Francisco follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
You can choose from 164 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 21:59.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SEA to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to San Francisco, United States. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport:
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SEA to SFO flights, with 80.28% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SEA and SFO include:
Portland International Airport
Roberts Field Airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is £45. A round-trip fare is currently £93. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to SFO, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SEA to SFO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 14 miles from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Travel at your own pace with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 40 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 160 miles south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
