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$229+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville (GNV)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GNV
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Mon 8/11
Mon 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville flight deals. Data was last updated August 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$389
(Delta)

One-way from

$229
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$526
From San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville Regional
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:00 amSFO - GNV
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:55 pmSJC - GNV
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Sat 11/16:00 amGNV - SJC
2 stops13h 04mDelta
Deal found 8/5$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:59 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Sat 9/66:00 amGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/4$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:40 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/610:52 amGNV - SFO
2 stops11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/161:15 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/239:17 amGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1911:59 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Thu 9/114:01 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/6$466
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:30 pmSJC - GNV
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Sun 9/214:01 pmGNV - SJC
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/5$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:00 amSFO - GNV
2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/112:00 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:11 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/93:35 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:00 amSJC - GNV
2 stops13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:13 amGNV - SJC
2 stops13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/299:49 amSJC - GNV
2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:22 amGNV - SJC
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$626
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:00 amOAK - GNV
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Sat 9/66:35 pmGNV - OAK
2 stops31h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/5$665

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville 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 August 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Gainesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$389

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Tue 10/28

5:55 pm-9:26 am

2 stops12h 31m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-4:04 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$399

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

10:59 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$423

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

8:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/6

10:52 am-7:02 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$437

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

8:00 am-9:22 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 8/23

4:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$465

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

11:59 pm-9:32 am

1 stop6h 33m

Gainesville Regional

Thu 9/11

4:01 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$466

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

7:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Gainesville Regional

Thu 9/11

2:00 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$475

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Fri 9/12

10:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 9/21

4:01 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$475

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

10:11 am-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 11/9

3:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$480

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-10:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 9/21

6:13 am-4:40 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$539

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 GNV?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 6, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated August 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville, such as 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville. 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 into for flights to Gainesville from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 4.2 mi from the city center, Gainesville Regional (GNV) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Gainesville from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Gainesville Regional, San Jose - Gainesville Regional or Oakland - Gainesville Regional when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville?

    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 Gainesville.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Gainesville. 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 August 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$297Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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