San FranciscotoSeattleFlight Time
SFO–SEA · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) takes 1h 33m on average, covering about 679 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 1h 31m and the slowest 1h 37m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1h 33m | 679 mi | Nonstop | 1h 31m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Seattle
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines operate 21-22/day flights from SFO to SEA. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at SFO.
- First departure
- 01:50
- Last departure
- 22:59
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 38
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 8-9/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SEA to SFO flight time (4 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) takes 1h 33m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 1h 31m and the slowest 1h 37m.
How far is San Francisco from Seattle?
San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) is about 679 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Seattle?
Yes. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA), with 21-22/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Seattle?
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Seattle?
The SFO–SEA route is flown with Airbus A220-100, Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF