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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:19 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Seattle to San Francisco takes 2h 19m, covering 679 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to San Francisco range from $188 to $367, with an average of $264 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 75% above the $264 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $264 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $266.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Seattle to San Francisco flights are:

• Southwest: 100% on time
• Delta: 73% on time
• United Airlines: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to San Francisco flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $137 to $1,193. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Seattle to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Seattle to San Francisco usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Seattle to San Francisco route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

One-stop flights from Seattle to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Ontario (ONT) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Seattle to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $242 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $318, a difference of $76.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Seattle and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 26m, compared with 11h 57m via Ontario (ONT) and 13h 35m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Seattle to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Aside from driving or renting a car, BART is the quickest way to reach downtown San Francisco from SFO. The airport's BART station is on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal on the G Gates side. It can be reached from the other terminals via AirTrain.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) are both connected to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), which gives travelers a public transportation option after flights from Seattle to San Francisco. The main difference between them is location: SFO is on the west side of San Francisco Bay, while OAK is on the east side. San José International Airport (SJC) is not connected to BART, though other public transportation options are available. A main reason to fly into SJC is for a final destination outside the Bay Area, since the airport is in the heart of Silicon Valley, just 3 miles from downtown San José.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs directly from SFO to downtown San Francisco. It also connects SFO with Oakland and other parts of the Bay Area. Taking BART avoids the road congestion common during Bay Area peak hours. Schedules and timed transfers are available through the transit system.

Yes, rental cars are available at SFO. The SFO Rental Car Center can be reached on the AirTrain Blue Line from any terminal.

Yes, SEA offers accessible facilities for travelers with disabilities. Airlines coordinate wheelchair service from the ticketing desk to the departures area. Wheelchair-accessible taxis and vans are also available. Curbside pickup can be requested on Skybridge 5 and the Baggage Claim level.

SFO has a business center and workstations throughout the terminals. Travelers can plug in laptops and continue working at the airport.