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$160+ Cheap flights from Gainesville (GNV) 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SFO
mai 4 — mai 111
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1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Delta)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$476
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Cheapest flights from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/267:13 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 41mDelta
ven. 6/2710:59 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/28$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/283:14 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/37:03 amSFO - GNV
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/183:45 pmGNV - SJC
1 stop10h 10mDelta
dim. 6/2210:25 pmSJC - GNV
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/29$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/187:08 amGNV - SJC
2 stops14h 20mAmerican Airlines
dim. 6/227:09 pmSJC - GNV
2 stops10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$496

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Gainesville

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

jeu. 6/26

7:13 pm-12:54 am

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

ven. 6/27

10:59 pm-9:21 am

1 stop7h 22m

$339

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

mer. 5/28

5:45 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

lun. 6/2

12:21 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 33m

$389

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

mer. 6/18

3:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Jose

dim. 6/22

10:25 pm-9:21 am

1 stop7h 56m

$432

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

mer. 6/18

7:08 am-6:28 pm

2 stops14h 20m

San Jose

dim. 6/22

7:09 pm-8:51 am

2 stops10h 42m

$496

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

sam. 9/20

4:21 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$160

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

sam. 9/20

5:33 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 19m

$349

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

lun. 6/16

7:13 pm-12:54 am

1 stop8h 41m

$399

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

lun. 7/28

3:45 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$399

GainesvilleOakland

GNV - OAK

GNVOAK

Gainesville Regional

sam. 9/20

10:15 am-4:31 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$404

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Deals found on 4/29

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 GNV to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Gainesville 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 avril 29, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 avril 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. 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
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Gainesville, you will be flying from Gainesville Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Gainesville Regional (GNV) is located 4.2 mi from the center of Gainesville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville 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 avril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$256Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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