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$49+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco (SFO)

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LAX — SFO
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
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Cheap 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 August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$68
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$49
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$129

Good round-trip deal

$80 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 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 August 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Mon 9/292:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/2510:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/286:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$73
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/86:25 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 9/810:37 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$82
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/289:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Fri 8/2911:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/119:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/1510:34 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/226:53 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$90
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/229:52 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/317:07 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/127:21 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/1210:37 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$92
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:52 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/255:07 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$93
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:41 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/2510:11 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/1$93
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:34 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/318:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$95
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/219:10 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 8/255:00 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$97

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 August 2, 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

Fri 9/26

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

2:17 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$68

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 9/25

10:18 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$73

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/8

6:25 am-8:06 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

10:37 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$82

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

9:10 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

11:45 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$85

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

9:23 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$89

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

10:34 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

6:53 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$90

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/22

9:52 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

7:07 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$91

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 9/12

7:21 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

10:37 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$92

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/21

7:52 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

5:07 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$93

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fri 8/22

9:41 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

10:11 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$93

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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 $358). 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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (167 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (92 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 August 2, 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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 464 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $49 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $49 and Frontier from $50 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco or Ontario - 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: EVA Air (94%), SkyWest Airlines (89%), Iberia( 88%).

  • 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 $1,214. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $62.

  • 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 $358). 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$94Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$110Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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