HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco

$159+ Cheap flights from Arcata to San Francisco (ACV - SFO)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACV — SFO
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Arcata to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Arcata to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Arcata (ACV) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$254

Good round-trip deal

$345 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Arcata Eureka-San Francisco flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Arcata Eureka-San Francisco flights.
Search Deals
From Arcata Eureka to San Francisco
Search Deals
One-way flight from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Arcata to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Arcata to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Arcata to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/53:40 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 2/89:05 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/211:50 pm
ACV
-
SFO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:35 pm
SFO
-
ACV
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/147:16 am
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 2/209:20 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/181:50 pm
ACV
-
SFO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/229:33 pm
SFO
-
ACV
2 stops39h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/123:59 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 2/209:20 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/132:13 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 2/209:20 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/212:14 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 3/239:20 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 1/187:15 am
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 2/139:20 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 1/252:09 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 2/1310:54 am
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 1/222:09 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 1/299:05 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 1/183:40 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 1/259:05 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$285

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Arcata to San Francisco 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arcata to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Arcata

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Thu 2/5

3:40 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

9:05 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$175

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Fri 2/13

2:13 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$250

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Sat 2/21

7:16 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$250

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Sun 1/25

2:09 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

10:54 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$265

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Fri 1/30

3:40 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

9:28 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$265

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Mon 3/9

2:14 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

9:30 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$290

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Tue 2/17

2:13 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$315

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Fri 2/13

2:13 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$330

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Thu 2/12

2:13 pm-3:34 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

9:24 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$338

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Mon 2/16

3:59 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$345

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/14

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Arcata to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Arcata to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Arcata-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Arcata-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Arcata-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Arcata-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Arcata-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Arcata to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Arcata with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Arcata to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Arcata to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Arcata to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Arcata to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arcata to San Francisco (average of $168). Flying from Arcata to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 ACV to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Arcata to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 15, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Arcata to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Arcata to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Arcata to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Arcata to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Arcata to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Arcata to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Arcata Eureka. Booking flights from Eureka (ACV) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Francisco from 1 airline. 1h 19m is how long a flight from Arcata to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Arcata to San Francisco flight route?

    Flights from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco have been viewed 28 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Arcata to San Francisco?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Arcata to San Francisco in about 1h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 249 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Arcata to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $174. Users have found that United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Arcata to San Francisco?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (60%), United Airlines (60%) or Copa Airlines (58%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Arcata to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arcata to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $460 for a flight from Arcata to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $190 while the most popular route, (Arcata Eureka - San Francisco) is currently priced at $175.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Arcata to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Arcata to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Arcata to San Francisco 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 Arcata to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arcata to San Francisco (average of $168). Flying from Arcata to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
South San Francisco
Santa Cruz
Santa Clara
Livermore
Watsonville
San Bruno
Daly City
Sunnyvale
Turlock
San Carlos
San Ramon
Manteca
Vallejo
San Lorenzo
Hollister
Redwood City
Union City
Elk Grove
Foster City

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Arcata to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Ontario flights
Ontario to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Santa Ana flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to San Diego flights
San Francisco to Palm Springs flights
Ontario to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Burbank flights
San Diego to Las Vegas flights
Sacramento to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to Ontario flights
San Diego to San Francisco flights
Oakland to Las Vegas flights
Burbank to San Francisco flights
Sacramento to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to Sacramento flights
Los Angeles to Reno flights
San Jose to Santa Ana flights
Ontario to San Jose flights
Stockton to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to San Jose flights
Las Vegas to Los Angeles flights
Santa Rosa to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to San Diego flights
Oakland to San Diego flights
Las Vegas to San Francisco flights
Fresno to Las Vegas flights
Las Vegas to Burbank flights
Sacramento to Santa Ana flights
Las Vegas to Santa Ana flights
San Diego to San Jose flights
San Francisco to Long Beach flights
Santa Ana to Sacramento flights
Burbank to Reno flights
Sacramento to San Diego flights
Long Beach to San Francisco flights
Reno to Los Angeles flights
Sacramento to Ontario flights
Oakland to Santa Ana flights
Ontario to Reno flights
San Jose to Burbank flights

Top airline flying from Arcata to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Arcata to San Francisco. 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.