Travelling from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Start your trip at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Look for flights from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) that fly out of this terminal.
Hop on a direct flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Seattle. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.
With 164 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular route. United operates the earliest flight at 05:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from SEA to SFO is with Delta at 21:59.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to SFO, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a peak travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can book a direct flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
You'll have your choice of carriers operating direct flights from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport leaving from SEA. Book your seat with one of these:
The distance from central Seattle to SEA is approximately 23 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Need a handy hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Looking to fly out of Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)? You can reserve a direct flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) departing from this busy hub.
When leaving from LKE, you'll have your pick of airlines that have direct flights from Seattle to SFO. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
You can reach LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 11 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 23 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to SFO, take it easy in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 47 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport is 59 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 120 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Seattle to SFO.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport by travelling in May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to San Francisco. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for San Francisco. September is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Seattle to SFO sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are popular attractions which should be on every San Francisco itinerary.
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