Cheap flights Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
Seattle to San Francisco Bay Area is a 802-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | SEA → SFO | $235 | $129 | $364 |
| Cheapest combo | SEA → OAK | $223 | $131 | $354 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$10. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Seattle
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA — Seattle | 12.8 mi / 18m | $93 | $235 | $327 |
| PAE — Everett | 24.9 mi / 31m | $73 | $272 | $345 |
| BLI — Bellingham | 97.2 mi / 1h 33m | $98 | $261 | $359 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from SEA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $235 | $272 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $223 | $261 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $249 | $357 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 802 miles, 13h 23m, and an estimated $141 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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