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$51+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco (SFO)

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LAX — SFO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapest flights from California to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:50 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$76
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:30 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:35 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$77
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:50 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Sat 5/1610:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$78
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/232:40 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 58m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:20 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$79
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:55 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Frontier
Tue 5/510:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$81
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:50 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Tue 5/1210:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/96:00 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Tue 5/510:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/144:49 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 56m
Frontier
Wed 4/152:47 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/246:05 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:20 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$87
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:50 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
Frontier
Tue 5/1210:40 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$88
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:29 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$88
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 53m
Frontier
Sat 4/118:46 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$89

Find flight deals from California to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$76
(Super.com)

One-way from

$51
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$178

Good round-trip deal

$73 or less

Good one-way deal

$44 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Francisco flights.
From California to San Francisco
One-way flight from California to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to San Francisco.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 4/18

3:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

4:10 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 4/25

5:15 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

2:50 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

6:30 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

5:40 am-12:10 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$132

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 5/6

12:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

7:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$142
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

5:59 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

6:20 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$147

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 4/14

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

5:55 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$147

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/8

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

1:55 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$157

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:35 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$162

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Tue 5/5

4:41 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

8:55 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$167

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

6:20 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $33). Flying from California to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 March 22, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco. 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (157 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (94 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California 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 March 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from California to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from California?

    For a flight from California to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

    A quick flight from California to San Francisco can take about 1h 21m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $147. Airlines will cover a distance of 337 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $22 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $22 and Frontier from $28 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to San Francisco?

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SAUDIA (100%), Porter Airlines (100%), China Southern( 100%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to San Francisco is $53. On average you can expect to pay $686. The most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $86.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $33). Flying from California to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 9 airlines flying from California to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$22Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$28Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$78Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$79Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$85Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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