Cheap flights from San Francisco to Seattle from $103 SFO → SEA
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest return found recently is $134 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec – 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $103 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $103, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $134, 15 Dec to 24 Dec
- Usual return price
- $161 to $288
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $134 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $161 to $288.
Cheapest return found recently
$134
15 Dec – 24 Dec · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 3:58 p.m. · Return leaves 1:41 p.m. · 4 h 32 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$134
15 Dec – 24 Dec · Alaska Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 3:58 p.m. · Return leaves 1:41 p.m. · 4 h 32 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$134 15 Dec – 24 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $124 to $293.
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 9 departure dates from 15 Nov to 13 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 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 9 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 15 Nov | $288 | United Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 22 Nov | $313 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 25 Dec | $192 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 14 Dec | $157 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 24 Dec | $134 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 28 Dec | $210 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | $404 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $193 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $161 | Alaska Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $134.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$103
14 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 10:45 p.m. · 10 h 7 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$103 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $66 to $173.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2027 | $103 | Frontier Airlines | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Francisco to Seattle
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.
Today's prices for 15 Dec – 24 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Francisco to Seattle?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $293 | $250 | +119% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $288 | $134 | +115% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $157 | $130 | +17% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $134 | $124 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $210 | $186 | +57% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $161 | $137 | +20% | 19 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $92 | $66 | +17% | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $79 | $69 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $103 | $67 | +30% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $161 | $90 | +104% | 25 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Oakland → Seattle
13 km from San Francisco
$129
$5 less than flying from San Francisco
15 Dec – 24 Dec · OAK → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Seattle
67 km from San Francisco
$156
$22 more than flying from San Francisco
14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · SJC → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Sacramento → Seattle
121 km from San Francisco
$256
$122 more than flying from San Francisco
10 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 · SMF → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Jose → Seattle
67 km from San Francisco
$87
$16 less than flying from San Francisco
14 Jan 2027 · SJC → SEA · nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Francisco → Everett
34 km from Seattle
$97
$6 less than flying to Seattle
7 Dec · SFO → PAE · nonstop
found 6 days ago
Oakland → Seattle
13 km from San Francisco
$98
$5 less than flying from San Francisco
14 Jan 2027 · OAK → SEA · nonstop
found 2 days ago
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 15 Dec – 24 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 San Francisco to Seattle?
The cheapest return found recently is $134 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $161 to $288.
How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $103 with Frontier Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Seattle?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $134, 15 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $134 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 14 Jan 2027, takes 10 h 7 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Seattle?
Between 15 Nov and 13 Feb 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 3 and United 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