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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $338. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.$304 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.

San Francisco.$323 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.

San Francisco.$328 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

San Francisco.$331 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

San Francisco.$338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

San Francisco.$358 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

San Francisco.$419 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.

San Francisco.$433 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

San Francisco.$466 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.

San Francisco.$475 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.

San Francisco.$488 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.

San Francisco.$513 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.

San Francisco.$568 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $568, select.

San Francisco.$884 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Paine Field on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $884, select.

San Francisco.$932 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $932, select.

San Francisco.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Paine Field on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Paine Field.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Paine Field to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Paine Field to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Seattle to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$304
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airline	Alaska Airlines
Average flights per week	73

Finding cheap flights from Paine Field to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Paine Field to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Paine Field to San Francisco International is $304. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Paine Field to San Francisco International?

2 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Paine Field to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Paine Field to San Francisco International?

Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Qatar Airways fly direct from Paine Field to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from Paine Field to San Francisco International?

As of July 2026, there are 73 flights per week flying from Paine Field to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Paine Field to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from Paine Field to San Francisco International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Francisco?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International with?

Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Paine Field Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Seattle and San Francisco are in the UTC-8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from ten weekly Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:17.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your PAE to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With 65.09% of its services landing as planned, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PAE to SFO flights.

Handy information about Paine Field Airport (PAE)

81% of flights departing from Paine Field Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PAE.
Paine Field Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PAE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Paine Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PAE to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.