$29+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco (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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $52 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $29 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $173 |
Good round-trip deal | $93 or less |
Good one-way deal | $47 or less |
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Cheapest flights from California to San FranciscoExplore 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 June 12, 2025.
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 June 12, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/156:39 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/159:25 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$52
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/98:35 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sat 7/126:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$57
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:11 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/36:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$69
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/306:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$71
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:45 amSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/910:00 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$72
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Sun 8/311:27 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 6/12![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:33 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Mon 7/145:45 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$79
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:26 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Thu 7/241:07 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$79
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/76:20 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/910:35 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$82
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/125:53 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/167:20 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$86
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:26 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/810:00 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$86
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/27:05 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/510:40 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$88
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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
California
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
OntarioSan Francisco
ONT - SFO
ONTSFO
Ontario
Tue 7/15
6:39 pm-8:06 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
San Francisco
Tue 7/15
9:25 pm-10:52 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
$52
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Wed 7/9
8:35 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
San Francisco
Sat 7/12
6:40 pm-8:10 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$57
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Wed 7/30
10:11 pm-11:50 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
San Francisco
Sun 8/3
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$69
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 6/26
6:15 am-8:00 am
Nonstop1h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 6/30
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$71
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 7/9
6:45 am-8:26 am
Nonstop1h 41m
San Francisco
Wed 7/9
10:00 am-11:39 am
Nonstop1h 39m
$72
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 8/28
10:15 am-12:07 pm
Nonstop1h 52m
San Francisco
Sun 8/31
1:27 pm-3:10 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
$78
Las VegasSan Francisco
LAS - SFO
LASSFO
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Thu 7/10
7:33 pm-9:21 pm
Nonstop1h 48m
San Francisco
Mon 7/14
5:45 am-7:26 am
Nonstop1h 41m
$79
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Fri 7/4
7:26 pm-8:58 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
San Francisco
Thu 7/24
1:07 pm-2:47 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$79
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 8/7
6:20 am-7:58 am
Nonstop1h 38m
San Francisco
Sat 8/9
10:35 pm-12:15 am
Nonstop1h 40m
$82
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Sat 7/12
5:53 pm-7:39 pm
Nonstop1h 46m
San Francisco
Wed 7/16
7:20 am-9:02 am
Nonstop1h 42m
$86
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from California to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
When flying from California to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 June 12, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (172 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (93 on average).
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from California to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Food
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$19 | Average$86 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$27 | Average$83 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$28 | Average$152 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$45 | Average$186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$231 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$78 | Average$188 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$266 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$103 | Average$294 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$196 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |