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$33+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from San Francisco

Discover essential information about flights departing from San Francisco, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San Francisco airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated December 5, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$33

Cheapest round-trip flight

$54

Cheapest airline

American Airlines

Most popular destination

Los Angeles (LAX)

Good round-trip deal

$103 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco is currently to Ontario.
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On average, American Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco (avg. price of $178).
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Los Angeles (LAX) is currently the most popular flight destination from San Francisco (average round-trip price of $468).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 5, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/109:42 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Wed 1/141:54 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$84
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/1610:50 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Mon 1/2611:20 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$85
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/75:30 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/79:15 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$86
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sat 1/109:18 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$86
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/144:59 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 3/166:00 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/5$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/244:03 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/295:49 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$87
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/210:18 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Thu 2/51:16 pmLAS - SFO
1 stop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/139:42 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Fri 1/232:04 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$88
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:00 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Thu 12/187:43 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/142:24 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop4h 58mFrontier
Sat 1/179:27 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$89
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/56:00 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Sat 1/105:48 pmLAS - SFO
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$90
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 1/56:58 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$90

Find flights from San Francisco within your budget

 
Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on December 5, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/6

3:07 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$89

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/19

7:51 pm-7:53 am

1 stop12h 02m

$94

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

1:00 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-7:57 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$97

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

8:15 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

1:53 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$100

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

4:46 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/26

5:30 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$104

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/20

3:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$105

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

11:10 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

11:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$113

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

9:35 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

11:00 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$114

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

5:55 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

1:40 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

9:26 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco in December
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from San Francisco, CheapOair has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as CheapOair about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from San Francisco made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate CheapOair the highest out of those offering flight deals from San Francisco. CheapOair has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from San Francisco. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

San Francisco travel tips

Get helpful tips and advice for traveling to or from San Francisco. Find recommendations for transportation, accommodations, local attractions, dining options, and other practical tips to enhance your travel experience. Please note that the travel tips are based on general knowledge and recommendations. Data last updated December 5, 2025.
  • You can book your parking at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in advance. When you prepay online, you’ll receive a personalized QR code to enter and exit the garage.
  • If you are traveling with a pet in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) it must be in a kennel. Service animals are exempt from this rule. There are two outdoor animal relief areas and a total of five indoor locations.
  • If you have some extra time on your hands and want to relax before boarding your flight, check out one of the SFO Museum’s twenty galleries that are located throughout all the terminals. Exhibitions give insight into the unique cultural life of the Bay Area.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of $64). Flying from San Francisco in June will prove the most costly (average of $211). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from San Francisco would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

For flights departing from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Frontier. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $57
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $117
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $58
Delta
Delta
From $58

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from San Francisco everyday are: New York (1,510 flights per day), Chicago (693 flights per day), and Los Angeles (689 flights per day).

New York
New York
From $103
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $58
Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
From $422
Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
From $383

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, with prices starting at $33. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $33
Ontario
Ontario
From $34
San Diego
San Diego
From $38
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $41

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from San Francisco. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your San Francisco travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on December 5, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,400 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated December 5, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    This month, the top selected destinations from San Francisco are Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston. Throughout the year, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are some of the top choices made by users flying from San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as $33 to Las Vegas (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,067 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines have the cheapest prices from San Francisco. Frontier flights from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($19), Spirit Airlines flights from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($29), and Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Auckland Intl ($38).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San Francisco we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San Francisco to San Bernardino starting at $118
    Fly from San Francisco to Provo starting at $158
    Fly from San Francisco to Redmond starting at $173
    Fly from San Francisco to Richmond starting at $258

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San Francisco?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from San Francisco, consider Calgary. Prices start at $284 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San Francisco?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San Francisco to embark to:
    Fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas from $49 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $54 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Denver from $59 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to San Diego from $60 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Phoenix from $74 round trip

  • Does the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have a kids’ play area?

    There are several Kids’ Spots throughout Terminals 1, 2, and 3. These interactive areas allow kids to burn excess energy before boarding their flight. The Tree Town area honors the Northern Californian oak tree and is located in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 near gate B19 and is always open.

  • What are my drop-off options for a departing flight at the San Francisco airport?

    The Kiss and Fly is located at the Rental Car Center and then you can take the AirTrain to all terminals. If it’s busy, get dropped off at the Arrivals level, and then take an escalator or elevator to the Departures level. The Curbside option is for active pickups and drop-offs only, so say goodbye quickly.

  • Does the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have an observation deck?

    The San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) observation deck is known as SkyTerrace and is open from 10 am to 6 pm. It is the perfect spot to watch the busiest section of SFO as it’s located where all four runways intersect.

  • Does the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have any onsite hotels?

    There is a luxury award-winning Grand Hyatt located on-airport at SFO. It is easily reached from all terminals by the AirTrain. With 351 soundproof rooms, it is a convenient location if you have a long or overnight layover.

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