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$49+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Big Bear Lake, CA

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SFO — LAX
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$73
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$147
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 9/2911:48 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Thu 10/29:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$73
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/85:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Mon 11/1012:54 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$74
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Wed 11/195:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Mon 11/249:12 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$75
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 12/52:34 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Tue 12/912:03 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$76
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1512:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:37 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$77
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/812:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sat 10/119:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$78
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/812:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 10/229:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$79
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/189:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$80
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/310:29 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$81
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 9/2511:48 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Mon 9/299:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/22:34 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Tue 12/912:03 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$83
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/316:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/31:52 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$84

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Big Bear Lake

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:25 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:20 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$97

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

1:00 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

5:30 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$101

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

7:20 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

8:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$107

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/17

9:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$107

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

7:25 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

10:26 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$112

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

8:30 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

10:40 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

4:24 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

12:35 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

6:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

5:50 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

9:49 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

5:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$122

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BB9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Big Bear Lake flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BB9 are scheduled on a Thursday (178 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (107 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Bear Lake

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Big Bear Lake. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Big Bear Lake. Reviews last updated September 19, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,171 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 142 outbound flights to Big Bear Lake per day. 9 airlines have flights to Big Bear Lake from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Big Bear Lake flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake was viewed by 567 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake can take about 1h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $107. The distance from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake is about 338 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake consider choosing China Eastern (87%), Avianca (86%) or ITA Airways (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake? While on average our users pay $641, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $53. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around $55.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Big Bear Lake flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Big Bear Lake. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$57Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$74Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$75Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$116Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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