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$36+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$60
(Frontier)

One-way from

$36
(iWofly)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$171
From San Francisco Bay Area to California
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/281:02 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Sat 8/309:06 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$60
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 10/1610:11 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/209:41 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/46:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/810:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$69
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:40 amSJC - LAS
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/289:12 amLAS - SJC
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$70
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/176:00 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/199:53 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$73
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/216:27 pmSJC - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Fri 8/224:00 pmLAS - SJC
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$74
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/35:45 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Mon 10/66:55 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$80
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/256:00 amSJC - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/274:20 pmLAS - SJC
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$80
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/62:39 pmOAK - SNA
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/96:45 amSNA - OAK
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$84
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/512:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sun 9/79:37 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/185:50 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/219:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/1110:37 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/2010:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$89

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

1:02 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Diego

Thu 9/4

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$60

San FranciscoOntario

SFO - ONT

SFOONT

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

10:11 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Ontario

Mon 10/20

9:41 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$63

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

10:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$69

San JoseLas Vegas

SJC - LAS

SJCLAS

San Jose

Fri 9/26

11:40 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/28

9:12 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$70

OaklandLas Vegas

OAK - LAS

OAKLAS

Oakland

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/19

9:53 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$73

San JoseLas Vegas

SJC - LAS

SJCLAS

San Jose

Thu 8/21

6:27 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/22

4:00 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$74

San JoseLas Vegas

SJC - LAS

SJCLAS

San Jose

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/27

4:20 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$80

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

5:45 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/6

6:55 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$80

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

12:18 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

9:37 am-11:13 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$84

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

5:50 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

9:07 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$88

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 XIH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to California

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (185 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (108 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 July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 583 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $36. Frontier flights start at $39 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $46 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to California.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$20Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$57Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$58Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$110Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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