$59 Cheap Flights from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Today's featured flight deals from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Nonstop
Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco (PAE-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $59 for one-way flights and $117 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, just found
$117
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $117 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 4
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$117 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $117 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$137 Roundtrip, just found
$137
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $137 just found
Alaska Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$137 Roundtrip, just found
$137
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $137 just found
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$140 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $140 found 13 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 28
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$144 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $144 found 10 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 17
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$146 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$146
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $146 found 7 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 6
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$147 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $147 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 9
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$150 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $150 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 2
PAE
Seattle
SFO
San Francisco
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Seattle to San Francisco, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $277 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle (PAE) to San Francisco (SFO)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $116 - $361 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $494
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $494
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $729
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $729

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $59 or cheap return flight from $117 from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Traveling in February is a great way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between PAE and SFO. You'll often find the lowest fares during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Take a nonstop flight with Alaska Airlines and go straight from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the most affordable carrier that'll take you from PAE to SFO. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to score a great deal.
How many flights per day from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, there are 4 nonstop flights taking off from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per week. If you don't see one that suits your schedule, think about taking a flight that includes a layover. Customize your search results on Expedia to include one stop or more and select the best alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights between PAE and SFO are busiest at 9 AM. For a more relaxed trip and potentially cheaper tickets, choose a time when demand is lower.
What day of the week has the most flights from PAE to SFO?
Friday has the most flights from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The first flight of the day taking off from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) is at around 9:30AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you'll touch down at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 11:44AM UTC-8. The overall travel time is 2h 14m.
How long does it take to fly from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights from PAE to SFO have an average travel time of 2 hours and 14 minutes. The total distance between the two is 710 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Select a flight from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays. Departures after this time are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE)?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the only airport in San Francisco with direct flights from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE). Compare your options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book a flight from PAE to SFO generally means paying more. While it's possible to find some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary to maximize your chances of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a PAE to SFO flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by securing a PAE to SFO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one place. After choosing your ideal flights and accommodations, consider adding extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Snohomish County - Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you reserved your PAE to SFO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

Travel information

Origin airport
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines
Roundtrip price
$117
Distance
711 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 10 mins

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Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $59 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

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