San Francisco

$63+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Francisco

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 May 10, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/62:43 pm
LAS
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SFO
Nonstop1h 58m
Frontier
Sat 6/610:50 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/412:30 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 56m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:50 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$92
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/22:43 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 58m
Frontier
Wed 7/1510:56 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$93
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/275:52 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Frontier
Tue 6/211:15 am
SFO
-
LAS
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$98
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:52 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Frontier
Sat 5/309:34 am
SFO
-
LAS
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$99
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:52 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Frontier
Mon 6/13:21 pm
SFO
-
LAS
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/41:59 pm
LAS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Sat 6/610:50 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$102
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/312:30 pm
LAS
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 56m
Frontier
Fri 6/510:50 pm
SFO
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 6/55:54 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 42m
Frontier
Tue 6/93:26 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$103
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/177:07 pm
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Sat 7/188:23 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$104
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/3010:53 am
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/13:21 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/210:53 am
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/23:21 pm
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$106

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Frontier)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$171 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Francisco flight deals.
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From California to San Francisco
One-way flight from California to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Tue 6/2

1:50 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

9:00 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$137

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 6/3

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$142

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 6/2

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

5:50 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$152

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 6/2

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$152

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

1:36 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

4:45 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$172

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

12:15 pm-1:36 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

9:20 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$177

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Tue 8/18

7:15 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

11:33 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$177

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Sat 5/30

8:12 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

5:42 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$177

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 5/31

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

8:45 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$177

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/29

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $163). Flying from California to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 May 10, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% 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 May 2, 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 May 10, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (155 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (90 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 May 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 11.0 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 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $137. Airlines will cover a distance of 363 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 $25 and Frontier from $29 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: Qatar Airways (83%), Brit Mediterranean (83%), Air China( 79%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to San Francisco is $72. On average you can expect to pay $714. The most popular route, (Los Angeles 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $163). Flying from California to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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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Alternative routes for California to San Francisco

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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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$38Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$77Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$78Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$80Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$102Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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