How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ithaca?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Ithaca in just under 9h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 06m. There are 2420 mi between San Francisco and Ithaca. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Ithaca round-trip?

Delta, at $308, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ithaca. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ithaca ranges from 2.0 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Ithaca when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ithaca, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Ithaca?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Ithaca, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 27% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $357 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $591.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Ithaca from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $545. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $300. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ithaca. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Fri 11/79:20 pmSFO - ITH

1 stop23h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/107:40 pmITH - SFO

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Deal found 9/14

$507

Mon 9/291:02 pmSFO - ITH

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Fri 10/36:10 amITH - SFO

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$527

Thu 9/1810:35 amSFO - ITH

1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/206:10 amITH - SFO

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$539

Fri 10/310:45 pmSFO - ITH

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:53 pmITH - SFO

2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

Thu 10/21:02 pmSFO - ITH

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/57:53 pmITH - SFO

1 stop16h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$637

Thu 10/211:35 amSFO - ITH

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Mon 10/62:05 pmITH - SFO

2 stops12h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$671

Thu 10/21:02 pmSFO - ITH

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/610:28 amITH - SFO

1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$687

Mon 10/136:30 amSFO - ITH

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Mon 10/207:53 pmITH - SFO

2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$696

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Tue 3/1011:15 amSFO - ITH

1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/1110:11 amITH - SFO

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$473

Tue 3/109:00 amSFO - ITH

1 stop11h 21mDelta

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2 stops20h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$549

Fri 11/79:20 pmSFO - ITH

1 stop23h 23mUnited Airlines

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1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$507

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2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

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Mon 10/62:05 pmITH - SFO

2 stops12h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$671

Mon 9/291:02 pmSFO - ITH

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Deal found 9/14

$632

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Deal found 9/14

$637

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1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/610:28 amITH - SFO

1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$687

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Thu 9/1810:35 amSFO - ITH

1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/206:10 amITH - SFO

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Deal found 9/14

$539

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Deal found 9/14

$527

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Deal found 9/14

$637

Thu 10/211:35 amSFO - ITH

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Mon 10/62:05 pmITH - SFO

2 stops12h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$671

Thu 10/21:02 pmSFO - ITH

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/610:28 amITH - SFO

1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$687

Fri 10/310:45 pmSFO - ITH

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Mon 10/67:53 pmITH - SFO

2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

Mon 10/136:30 amSFO - ITH

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Mon 10/207:53 pmITH - SFO

2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$696

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Thu 10/166:30 amSFO - ITH

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Deal found 9/15

$237

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$260

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$353

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$380

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Deal found 9/14

$420

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Deal found 9/14

$513

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2 stops13h 30mUnited Airlines

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$514

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Deal found 9/15

$557

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1:02 pm-11:43 pm

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6:30 am-6:38 pm

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$237

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca, you should look to book at least 50 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 to Ithaca?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco to Ithaca in May is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 ITH?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ithaca

See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from San Francisco to Ithaca have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ithaca?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Ithaca in just under 9h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 06m. There are 2420 mi between San Francisco and Ithaca. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Ithaca round-trip?
Delta, at $308, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ithaca. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Ithaca that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Ithaca flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Ithaca?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Ithaca.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Ithaca?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Ithaca 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 Ithaca?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco to Ithaca in May is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 to Ithaca

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$308	Average$529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$322	Average$607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ithaca

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