How long is the flight from Cali to San Francisco?

Departing from Cali to San Francisco will take you 19h 37m. Cali and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3733 mi.

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

Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $456. Copa Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, 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 Cali to San Francisco?

To save on the cost of your flight from Cali to San Francisco, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $400 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $489.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to San Francisco from Cali average $571. You can even find prices in August for less than $571, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $400. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Cali. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLO to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Cali to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cali to San Francisco?

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

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cali to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Sun 12/145:01 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 28mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/245:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$475

Wed 12/105:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/245:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$480

Sun 12/145:01 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/275:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$499

Wed 12/105:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:45 amSFO - CLO

1 stop11h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Mon 10/139:07 amCLO - SFO

2 stops26h 51mLATAM Airlines

Mon 10/277:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops22h 06mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$514

Wed 12/105:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/2511:59 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$521

Sat 10/252:20 pmCLO - SFO

2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/111:36 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$522

Thu 10/305:01 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/189:30 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$537

Sun 10/124:40 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/268:45 amSFO - CLO

1 stop30h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$538

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Fri 12/125:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/245:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$480

Sun 12/145:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/245:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$480

Sun 12/145:01 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/308:45 amSFO - CLO

1 stop11h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$499

Mon 12/155:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/2711:59 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Mon 12/155:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/2811:59 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Thu 12/115:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/267:11 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Mon 12/155:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/2611:59 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Thu 12/115:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/307:11 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Tue 12/165:01 amCLO - SFO

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2 stops13h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Thu 12/115:01 amCLO - SFO

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2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Wed 12/105:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2912:25 amSFO - CLO

2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

Tue 12/165:01 amCLO - SFO

2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/3011:59 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$504

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Sun 10/128:47 amCLO - SFO

1 stop16h 52mCopa Airlines

Sat 10/251:36 amSFO - CLO

1 stop13h 53mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$538

Sun 10/124:40 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/265:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$539

Mon 10/139:07 amCLO - SFO

2 stops26h 51mLATAM Airlines

Mon 10/277:15 amSFO - CLO

2 stops22h 06mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$514

Mon 10/134:40 amCLO - SFO

2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/2612:43 amSFO - CLO

2 stops14h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$545

Sat 10/252:20 pmCLO - SFO

2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/111:36 pmSFO - CLO

2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$522

Thu 10/305:01 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/1712:43 amSFO - CLO

2 stops13h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$537

One-way flights from Cali to San Francisco
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Sun 10/127:13 amCLO - SFO

3 stops53h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$324

Sun 10/124:40 amCLO - SFO

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$328

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Fri 12/12

5:01 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 37m

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Wed 12/24

5:15 am-11:37 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$480

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CLO - SFO

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Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Sun 12/14

5:01 am-10:17 am

2 stops32h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/24

5:15 am-11:37 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$480

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Sun 12/14

5:01 am-8:29 pm

1 stop18h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

8:45 am-11:37 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$499

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CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Mon 12/15

5:01 am-9:05 pm

2 stops19h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

11:59 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$504

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Mon 12/15

5:01 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

11:59 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$504

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 12/11

5:01 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 12/26

7:11 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$504

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Mon 12/15

5:01 am-7:26 pm

2 stops17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/26

11:59 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$504

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 12/11

5:01 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

7:11 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$504

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Tue 12/16

5:01 am-7:26 pm

2 stops17h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

7:02 am-11:37 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$504

CaliSan Francisco

CLO - SFO

CLOSFO

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 12/11

5:01 am-9:38 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

11:59 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$504

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cali to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cali to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cali to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

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How long is the flight from Cali to San Francisco?
Departing from Cali to San Francisco will take you 19h 37m. Cali and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3733 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cali to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $456. Copa Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Cali to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cali to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cali to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cali to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cali to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cali 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 Cali to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cali to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cali to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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