Cheap Flights from Seattle, WA (SEA) to San Francisco, CA (SFO)

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Airlines that fly from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in San Francisco, CA costs roughly the same as in Seattle, WA.
Seattle, WA$3.00
San Francisco, CA$3.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
20%The average meal is 20% more expensive in San Francisco, CA than in Seattle, WA.
Seattle, WA$25.00
San Francisco, CA$30.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
60%Taxis are 60% more expensive in San Francisco, CA than in Seattle, WA.
Seattle, WA$2.60
San Francisco, CA$4.15
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
4%Coffee in San Francisco, CA is 4% cheaper than in Seattle, WA.
Seattle, WA$6.11
San Francisco, CA$5.85
Distance: 679 miles
Seattle, WA airports
Seattle All Airports (SEA)How far from city center: 11 miles
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles

Flights from Seattle, WA

Seattle is one of the largest cities in the USA and is famed for its contribution to the music industry. Seattle is served by Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, which has the distinction of having the largest parking lot under a single roof, in all of North America. The airport is located in the city of SeaTac.

Seattle to San Francisco flights take off from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea-Tac Airport. The airport was constructed during the war in 1944, and has remained operational since 1947. The airport has a central terminal building and four concourses. It is also equipped with two satellite terminals.

Travelling to Seattle, WA airport

To board flights from Seattle, all you need to do is reach Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in time. If you take one of the public transit services, you will reach the airport quickly and easily. From downtown Seattle, you can take Central Link train and get off at SeaTac station. Another option is to hop on a King County Metro bus, which connects various neighborhoods of Seattle to its airport. Sound Transit run buses from other far flung areas. A quicker way is to hail a cab, but taxis tend to be expensive and that is something you should bear in mind.

Reaching San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is one of the largest cities in the USA and a great center of culture and commerce. Begin your trip at the Golden Gate Bridge, and visit Alcatraz Island, known for its old prison. The city has a number of cable cars and trams that take you through interesting neighborhoods. Visit Castro, one of the most important centers of LGBT culture in the world. Take a walk down Lombard Street, which is known as the most crooked street in the world. Finally, spend time at some of the many cafes and restaurants that dot downtown San Francisco.

Getting to the city center

Flights to San Francisco from Seattle land at San Francisco International Airport. The only way to get to the city of San Francisco by train is to take the BART rail service at SFO station near the international terminal. There are also several bus services available. Your flight may also land at Oakland International Airport, just across the bay. Though not part of San Francisco city, cheap flights often land at Oakland International Airport. San Jose International Airport is located near San Francisco too, and serves the Bay Area just like the other two airports. BART train service connects Oakland and San Jose airports to downtown San Francisco.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is $47. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Francisco, CA more expensive than Seattle, WA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco, CA costs about $ 4.15 USD, 60% more expensive than Seattle, WA, with a fare of $ 2.60 USD,
while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA: $ 3.00 USD.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 30.00 USD in San Francisco, CA, 20% more than the 25.00 USD in Seattle, WA.
The price of the coffee is around 4% cheaper in San Francisco, CA, with an average of 5.85 USD, while in Seattle, WA the coffee costs 6.11 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
The most popular months to book a trip from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA are October, September and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
The best time of the year to visit San Francisco, CA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, October is the best month to fly to San Francisco, CA from Seattle, WA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, February and January are the months with fewer searches for Seattle, WA - San Francisco, CA.
How long does the flight from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA take?
Flight length from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is around 02:15 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,093 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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