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Cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco from $112 BFI, SEA → SFO

Boeing Field International Airport (BFI), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The cheapest return found recently is $1,172 with SeaPort Airlines, 6 Dec – 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $112 with Alaska Airlines, 17 Nov, found yesterday.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$112, found yesterday
Cheapest return found recently
$1,172, 6 Dec to 12 Dec
Usual return price
$195 to $314
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $91 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Alaska Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 12 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $195 to $314.

Cheapest return found recently

$1,172

6 Dec – 12 Dec · SeaPort Airlines

Boeing Field International Airport (BFI) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Leaves 8:15 a.m. · Return leaves 9:56 p.m. · 28 h 33 min of travel, both ways together

out 2 stops, back 3 stops

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop return

$91

6 Dec – 12 Dec · Alaska Airlines

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Leaves 8:46 a.m. · Return leaves 5:50 p.m. · 4 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $1,172 6 Dec – 12 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $91 6 Dec – 12 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $91 to $352.

At $1,172, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 21 Nov to 19 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 5 departure dates

21 Nov – 22 Nov: $316, found 5 days ago24 Nov – 28 Nov: $314, found 5 days ago6 Dec – 12 Dec: $91, found 3 days ago31 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $195, found 3 days ago19 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027: $226, found 5 days agoNovDecFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
21 Nov – 22 Nov$316Frontier AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Nov – 28 Nov$314Frontier AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 12 Dec$91Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$195United AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027$226Frontier AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $91.

November 2026From $3142 departure dates24 Nov – 28 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $91Cheapest seen2 departure dates6 Dec – 12 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $2261 departure date19 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $79 to $177.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$112

17 Nov · Alaska Airlines

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Leaves 7:33 p.m. · 2 h 10 min trip

stops unknown

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$177

7 Apr 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Leaves 4:45 p.m. · 2 h 12 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $112 17 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $79 9 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $53 to $106.

At $112, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 17 Nov to 7 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 5 departure dates

17 Nov: $111, found 2 days ago9 Dec: $79, found 5 days ago18 Jan 2027: $295, found yesterday17 Feb 2027: $79, found 2 days ago7 Apr 2027: $177, found 4 days agoNovDecJanFebApr
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$111Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)stops unknownfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$79Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$295SeaPort AirlinesBoeing Field International Airport (BFI) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)3 stopsfound yesterdayOpen this trip
17 Feb 2027$79Frontier AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 Apr 2027$177Alaska AirlinesSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $79.

November 2026From $1111 departure date17 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $79Cheapest seen1 departure date9 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $2951 departure date18 Jan 2027 · found yesterdayOpen this trip
February 2027From $791 departure date17 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $1771 departure date7 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Seattle to San Francisco

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Seattle to San Francisco?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 61% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$412$285+154%15
7–13 days$271$205+67%25
14–29 days$205$91+27%29
30–59 days$162$135Cheapest seen28
90–179 days$226$137+40%25

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$152$111+97%17
7–13 days$155$103+101%23
14–29 days$105$64+36%44
30–59 days$77$53Cheapest seen46
90–179 days$100$65+30%32
180+ days$506$161+557%19

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Seattle → Oakland

13 km from San Francisco

$102

$1,070 less than flying to San Francisco

6 Dec – 12 Dec · SEA → OAK · out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Everett → San Francisco

34 km from Seattle

$122

$1,050 less than flying from Seattle

6 Dec – 12 Dec · PAE → SFO · out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Seattle → San Jose

67 km from San Francisco

$152

$1,020 less than flying to San Francisco

2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 · SEA → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Seattle → Sacramento

121 km from San Francisco

$261

$911 less than flying to San Francisco

3 Dec – 6 Dec · SEA → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found yesterday

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Seattle → Sacramento

121 km from San Francisco

$93

$19 less than flying to San Francisco

27 Jan 2027 · SEA → SMF · nonstop

found yesterday

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Seattle → San Jose

67 km from San Francisco

$97

$15 less than flying to San Francisco

18 Jan 2027 · SEA → SJC · nonstop

found yesterday

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Seattle → Oakland

13 km from San Francisco

$98

$14 less than flying to San Francisco

18 Jan 2027 · SEA → OAK · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Everett → San Francisco

34 km from Seattle

$173

$61 more than flying from Seattle

18 Jan 2027 · PAE → SFO · 1 stop

found yesterday

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Dec – 12 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,172 with SeaPort Airlines, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $91 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $195 to $314.

How much is a one-way flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $112 with Alaska Airlines, 17 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $79 with Alaska Airlines, 9 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $79 to $177.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to San Francisco?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $91, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $79, 9 Dec, found 5 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 61% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $91 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $177 with Alaska Airlines, 7 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Seattle to San Francisco?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 7 Apr 2027, takes 2 h 12 min from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco?

Between 21 Nov and 19 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 1 and United Airlines on 1. Between 17 Nov and 7 Apr 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, SeaPort Airlines on 1 and Frontier Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work