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Seattle Pet Valet

SFO to SEA

San Francisco to Seattle Pet Relocation

Moving to Seattle from San Francisco? We arrange home pickup in the San Francisco area, book your pet's flight to SEA and arrange delivery to your new home anywhere in the Seattle area.

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Bringing your pet home to Seattle

Flying is the quickest way to bring a pet from San Francisco to Seattle: about 2 hours in the air. Your pet travels as airline cargo in an approved crate.

You can fly on the same day or on a different day from your pet. We plan the timing with you, so someone is ready at each end.

We choose the flight and the timing that are easiest on your pet. Every booking depends on airline space, the weather and the breed rules, so we confirm the flight with the airline before anything is final.

Quick facts

Airports
San Francisco SFO to Seattle SEA
Flight time
About 2 hours (scheduled)
Hand-in
At SFO airport cargo, no more than 4 hours before the flight
Pickup
Usually about 1 hour after landing, within 4 hours
Health certificate
Needed, within 10 days of the flight
Summer
Not on days over 85°F

Your price

What your San Francisco to Seattle price includes

Your price depends on your pet's size and weight (the airline charges by the weight of your pet and the crate together), your addresses and the extras you choose. Fill in the form and on most dates you see your price on screen, with a list of what is included.

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Included

  • Home pickup in the San Francisco area and SFO cargo check-in
  • Airline cargo booking, with the airline's charges
  • Pickup at SEA cargo and delivery to your home in the Seattle area
  • Forms, labels and flight tracking, with updates for you

Prefer to handle one end yourself? Untick it in the form.

Extras

  • Airline crate in the right size, ready to fly
  • More than one pet: each pet flies in its own crate unless two young pets can share

Step by step

How it works on this route

  1. 1

    Get your price

    Fill in the form with your pet's size and your dates. On most dates you see your price right away.

  2. 2

    Crate and vet

    We confirm the crate size. Your vet in San Francisco does the health certificate within 10 days of the flight.

  3. 3

    Flight booked

    We book the cargo space to SEA and send you the details.

  4. 4

    Pickup in San Francisco

    Your pet is picked up at home and checked in at SFO cargo, no more than 4 hours before the flight.

  5. 5

    Home in Seattle

    Your pet is collected at SEA cargo when they land and brought to your new home.

Airline rules that matter on this route

  • Health certificate: needed for every pet flying in the cargo hold, from a licensed vet, within 10 days of the flight. See vet health certificate for flying.
  • Temperature: the airline generally flies pets in the cargo hold only when the forecast is between 45°F and 85°F at every airport on the trip. See summer heat rules.
  • Breeds: snub-nosed breeds (including all bulldogs, boxers, pugs and mastiffs, and Persian and Himalayan cats) cannot fly in the cargo hold. See snub-nosed breeds and flying.
  • Size: pet and crate together up to 150 lb, in a crate up to the 500 series. Bigger pets get a custom quote. See airline pet crates.
  • Pickup on time: pets must be collected within 4 hours of landing, so the pickup is planned before we book.

More questions? See the FAQ and our guide to Alaska Airlines pet cargo.

Delivery areas in Seattle

We arrange delivery anywhere in Seattle, including Downtown, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, West Seattle, and across the region: Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Tacoma, Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines and more. The form shows the price for your address.

Leaving San Francisco

Your pet leaves from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). We arrange home pickup in San Francisco and nearby areas, including Oakland, Daly City, San Mateo, Berkeley, Palo Alto.

Check the pet license rules for your new home in Seattle on the Seattle Animal Shelter site.

A dog relaxing in a new home between moving boxes

Settling in Seattle

  • Book a visit with a new vet in the first few weeks and bring your pet's records.
  • Update the address on your pet's microchip record.
  • Keep your pet's routine, food and bedding the same for the first week.

How to help your pet settle in

San Francisco to Seattle: questions

How much does it cost to ship a pet from San Francisco to Seattle?
It depends mostly on your pet's size and weight: the airline charges by the weight of your pet and the crate together. The distance from your home to the airport at each end, whether you need a crate from us and the time of year count too. Fill in the form and on most dates you see your price on screen in about three minutes. See what affects the cost.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
The scheduled flight time is about 2 hours. Your pet is handed in at airport cargo no more than 4 hours before departure and is usually ready about 1 hour after landing, so plan for most of a day from door to door.
Can you deliver my pet to my door in Seattle?
Yes. We arrange pickup at SEA airport cargo when your pet lands and delivery to your home anywhere in the Seattle area.
Does my pet need a health certificate to fly to Seattle?
Yes. The airline needs a health certificate from a licensed vet for every pet flying in the cargo hold, issued within 10 days of the flight. See vet health certificate for flying.
Can pets fly from San Francisco in summer?
Yes, but the airline does not fly pets in the cargo hold when it is forecast to be over 85°F at an airport on the trip. We choose early flights and check the forecast before we confirm. See summer heat rules.
Can I fly on a different day from my pet?
Yes. Your pet flies on its own as airline cargo, so you can travel the same day or on a different day. Many owners fly first and send their pet a day or two later, once the new home is ready.

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