How often are flights from San Francisco to Seattle delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between San Francisco and Seattle have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 130 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Seattle on average per week?

As of October 2025, 228 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Seattle each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 40% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Seattle flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Seattle flights?

According to our data, Aeromexico have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 2% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Seattle on average per day?

As of October 2025, 32 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Seattle each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 14:00, with 37% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $277 to $605. The lowest price recently found on this route was $201.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Seattle?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seattle?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Seattle from San Francisco, with most prices found around $309. If you are unable to visit Seattle during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $315.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Seattle?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Seattle is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Seattle on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $238. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Seattle for around $745.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Seattle?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Seattle is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to Seattle in the afternoon for as low as $291. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Seattle is at midday when prices are around $745.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Seattle?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Seattle from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Seattle for around $373 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Seattle from San Francisco for as low as $231 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Seattle flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Seattle flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl by plane?
There are 1091.5 km between San Francisco and Seattle/Tacoma Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 50m.
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Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport are updated daily.
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There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Seattle?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Seattle, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 15.69% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) with 15.58%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 11.82%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 8.96%.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Seattle?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to Seattle is Alaska Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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Across 8 Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Seattle this week, the average price was $288, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $162 round-trip. 11,217 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

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How have San Francisco to Seattle flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Seattle flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl?

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

How often are flights from San Francisco to Seattle delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between San Francisco and Seattle have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Seattle flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Seattle flights?

According to our data, Aeromexico have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 2% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Seattle on average per day?

As of October 2025, 32 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Seattle each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 14:00, with 37% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Seattle on average per week?

As of October 2025, 228 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Seattle each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 40% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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