Compare 8 loyalty programs for Seattle to San Francisco award flights, with economy seats from 88 points.
Seattle to San Francisco is a short-haul domestic route; nonstop award space turns up on United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines. Eight programs price the route, and economy starts at 88 points with Lufthansa Miles & More, on a United Airlines nonstop. On a flight this short, compare the cash fare first and spend points only when the award price drops low. This page lines up every program on SEA–SFO in one place.
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 United AirlinesUA | 88Lowest | Not available | 30,000pts |
 DeltaDL | 4,700pts | 20,125Lowest | 16,200pts |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 5,000pts | 31,500pts | 15,000Lowest |
 American AirlinesAA | 8,500pts | Not available | 18,500pts |
 Air CanadaAC | 15,000pts | 28,000pts | Not available |
When award seats between Seattle and San Francisco price cheapest over the next year.
| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 88 |
| Dec 2026 | 88 |
| Jan 2027 | 5,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 5,000 |
| Mar 2027 | 88 |
| Apr 2027 | 90 |
| May 2027 | 88 |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
5 airlines with award seats between Seattle and San Francisco, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaACAlaska AirlinesASDeltaDLUnited AirlinesUAWhat to know before booking Seattle to San Francisco with points.
About 680 miles, roughly 1h50 nonstop. San Francisco keeps the same clock as Seattle. Data covers November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for seven months. Of the well-covered ones, November 2026, December 2026, and March 2027 are among the cheapest, at 88 points, while January and February 2027 (5,000) run higher.
Seattle to San Francisco is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and 2 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 8 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 88 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Flying Seattle to San Francisco covers about 680 miles, linking Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with San Francisco International Airport (SFO); a nonstop takes roughly 1h50, with winds moving it either way. Nonstop award space in the data comes from United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 737-900. About 32% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
On a domestic run like Seattle–San Francisco, award prices go head to head with cash fares. The cheapest economy seat is a partner award on a United Airlines nonstop, so the lowest price is also the quickest trip. That seat adds about $319 in taxes and fees, well above the route's typical economy taxes, so weigh points and cash together before booking. When the fare is low, pay cash and hold the points for a pricier trip.
Lufthansa Miles & More takes economy at 88 points on a United Airlines nonstop. Air France-KLM Flying Blue is cheapest in business class at 20,125 points on a Delta nonstop. Alaska Atmos Rewards wins first class at 15,000 points on an Alaska Airlines nonstop. Of the other five, American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, and Virgin Australia Velocity are worth a look too.
Three airlines show nonstop award space on Seattle–San Francisco: United Airlines (Star Alliance), Delta (SkyTeam), and Alaska Airlines (oneworld). Partner programs in all three alliances can price a nonstop here, not just the carriers' own. Air France-KLM Flying Blue sets the business-class floor as a SkyTeam partner, selling the Delta nonstop at its own rates. Only five airlines show award space here, but eight programs sell their seats, so the program matters more than the carrier.
The return, San Francisco to Seattle, has its own page, since award pricing can differ by direction. For another option from Seattle, Anchorage prices from 12,500 points at last check. Check airport codes before transferring points: Seattle awards can also leave from Everett's Paine Field (PAE), and San Francisco awards can also land at San Jose (SJC).
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Common questions travelers ask about the Seattle to San Francisco route.
