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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:18
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 01:03.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Seattle.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes 2h 18m, covering 1,757 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Francisco to Seattle range from $359 to $690, with an average of $519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $519 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $313 return via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared with $518 for direct.

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

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 83% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$178 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 San Francisco to Seattle flights, with 35% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,393. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to Seattle route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Ontario (ONT) – 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Seattle. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $479 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $568, a difference of $89.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 08m, compared to 13h 10m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 14h 45m via Ontario (ONT).

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Washington State Convention Center, Hilton Seattle, and Seattle Center. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Seattle 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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Smarte Carte offers not only rentals of carts, strollers, and wheelchairs but also provides baggage storage as well with their Baggage Storage Seattle service. They provide both short and long-term baggage storage in their secure facility. The facility is conveniently located on the arrivals level at baggage claim 9.

Inside the children's playroom, there is a Mother's Room which is private and quiet and also offers rocking chairs for you and your baby. This room comes with adjustable lighting as well as footstools, side tables, and electrical outlets. The airport offers a total of eight of these rooms throughout the various terminal buildings.

There is a complimentary cell phone lot featuring a large sign with a QR code. Drivers can simply scan the code on their smartphone to receive detailed arrivals information. The lot is located adjacent to the South 170th Street exit on the Airport Expressway. Drivers may park for free for up to twenty minutes.

All animals that traveled in the baggage compartment in animal carriers can be picked up in the baggage claim area. If your pet was sent via the airline’s cargo service, you must contact your individual airline to find out where their individual cargo service office is located at the airport to pick up your pet.