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$39+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco (SFO)

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LAX — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$62
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$39
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$140

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:46 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Sun 11/25:45 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$62
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:55 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 9/295:45 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$63
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/98:06 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Sun 10/122:47 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$64
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/17:30 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$65
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:30 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Sun 10/55:45 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$67
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:55 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 10/63:28 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/177:30 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Wed 9/248:00 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$72
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:36 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Mon 9/223:28 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$73
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:45 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2010:14 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$76
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:31 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 10/1112:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$76
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sun 10/126:30 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$77
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/116:51 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1310:45 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$77

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 September 15, 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

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 10/16

7:28 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

6:15 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 11/12

8:08 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 11/8

7:00 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$77

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Wed 11/5

1:45 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$77

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Sat 10/4

6:51 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:45 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

9:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$87

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

10:06 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$91

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/7

8:48 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop25h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

5:45 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$95

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 10/15

10:20 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

8:41 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$97

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 10/16

6:15 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

6:45 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$97

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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 $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.

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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (178 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (112 on average).

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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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?

    Flights from California to San Francisco have been viewed 452 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from California to San Francisco can take about 1h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $77. Airlines will cover a distance of 446 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $39 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $39 and Hawaiian Airlines from $49 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Ontario - San Francisco or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco, Los Angeles - San Francisco is the most popular route 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: Alaska Airlines (83%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%), Iberia( 81%).

  • 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 $494. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $58.

  • 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, 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 $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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Top 8 airlines flying from California to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$29Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$29Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$79Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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