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$146+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACV — SFO
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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Cheap 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 May 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:19 pm
ACV
-
SFO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/111:24 am
SFO
-
ACV
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/2212:19 pm
ACV
-
SFO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/111:24 am
SFO
-
ACV
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/288:05 am
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 5/304:31 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/228:05 am
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 5/259:22 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/312:19 pm
ACV
-
SFO
1 stop26h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/510:50 pm
SFO
-
ACV
1 stop12h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 5/134:25 pm
ACV
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 5/299:22 pm
SFO
-
ACV
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/212:20 pm
ACV
-
SFO
2 stops30h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/910:58 pm
SFO
-
ACV
1 stop12h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$269

Find 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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$441 or less

Good one-way deal

$274 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Arcata Eureka-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Arcata Eureka to San Francisco
One-way flight from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Arcata Eureka to San Francisco.

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Fri 7/10

8:05 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$235

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Thu 5/28

8:05 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

4:31 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$235
Quickest round-trip

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-7:09 am

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

10:45 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$235

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Thu 5/14

6:49 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

8:59 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$265

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Sat 5/23

2:05 pm-3:22 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

10:15 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$305

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Fri 5/22

3:47 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop4h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

10:45 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$354

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Thu 6/4

8:05 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

1:55 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$395
Cheapest one-way

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Tue 6/9

12:20 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$210
Quickest one-way

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Thu 6/18

8:05 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$229

ArcataSan Francisco

ACV - SFO

ACVSFO

Arcata Eureka

Sun 5/24

8:05 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$229

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Arcata-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Arcata to San Francisco

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arcata to San Francisco (average of $234). Flying from Arcata to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 May 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Arcata to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% 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 May 2, 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. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Arcata to San Francisco?

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 May 4, 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.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 8 daily flights to San Francisco from 1 airline. 1h 09m 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?

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Arcata to San Francisco in about 1h 16m. 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 Avianca (63%), Air New Zealand (61%) or SkyWest Airlines (56%) 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 $482 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 $235.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arcata to San Francisco (average of $234). Flying from Arcata to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 airline flying from Arcata to San Francisco

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United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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