San Francisco Bay Area

$44+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$66
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$44
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$159
From California to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/155:53 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Mon 8/1810:37 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 9/107:59 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/176:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/26$74
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/159:41 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sun 8/1710:11 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$74
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/2910:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$77
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/176:59 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 10/202:20 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 7/26$82
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.
Fri 8/299:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Mon 9/111:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$85
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:05 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 8/194:45 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/25$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/910:34 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/165:50 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/26$89
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:56 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/3010:37 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$92
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/208:30 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/258:13 amOAK - SNA
1 stop11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/196:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/2311:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$100
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/137:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1310:15 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$102

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 8/15

5:53 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

10:37 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$66

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 9/10

7:59 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$74

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fri 8/15

9:41 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

10:11 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$74

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 8/29

10:15 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$77

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/17

6:59 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

2:20 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$82

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:45 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$85

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 8/19

1:05 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

4:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$87

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

10:34 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

5:50 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$89

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 8/30

5:56 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

10:37 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$92

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/20

8:30 pm-7:18 am

1 stop10h 48m

Oakland

Mon 8/25

8:13 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$94

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from California to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 CA to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (173 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (126 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 California to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $46 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $49 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from California to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 California to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$48Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$94Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$110Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$309Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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