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$49+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to California

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/198:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Sat 5/237:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 5/187:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$93
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:29 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Sat 5/97:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/147:40 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop20h 35m
Frontier
Tue 4/288:01 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/148:26 am
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/148:01 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/152:47 pm
SFO
-
ONT
1 stop4h 02m
Frontier
Thu 4/169:10 am
ONT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$98
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 4/1310:50 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Frontier
Tue 4/218:01 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/510:40 pm
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Wed 5/67:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/76:34 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Wed 4/87:26 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 5/198:48 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Fri 5/297:22 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 5/810:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Wed 5/138:50 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$101
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:14 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Wed 4/87:34 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$101

Find flight deals from San Francisco to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$92
(Frontier)

One-way from

$49
(iWofly)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$63 or less

Good one-way deal

$48 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From San Francisco to California
One-way flight from San Francisco to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to California 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

10:57 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

1:36 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$112

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

8:45 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:46 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$117

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

10:05 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

12:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

1:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$127

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

2:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

5:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$142

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

1:55 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/14

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$157

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

5:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$157

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

2:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$162

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

10:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Diego

Thu 4/23

6:45 am-12:35 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$172

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

11:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/9

9:36 am-3:03 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to California (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $61). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to California in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to California. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to California flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to California

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to California. 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (166 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (96 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Francisco to California. 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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to California. 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 California?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to California?

    For as low as $112, Alaska Airlines can have you in California from San Francisco in 1h 34m. The distance from San Francisco to California is about 337 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $19. Spirit Airlines flights start at $22 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $29 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to California?

    Consider SAUDIA (100%), China Eastern (91%) or Porter Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to California? While on average our users pay $690, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $55. The most popular route (San Francisco - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $81.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to California 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 California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to California (average of $33). Flying from San Francisco to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $61). 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 California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to California. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$28Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$35Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$53Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$53Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$76Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$113Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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