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$91+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco (CID - 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:45 amCID - SFO
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/206:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$353
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/227:48 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Thu 1/86:05 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$362
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/267:48 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Fri 1/26:24 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:20 amCID - SFO
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/89:10 amSFO - CID
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:20 amCID - SFO
2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/711:04 amSFO - CID
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$419
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:48 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:22 pmCID - SFO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Sat 12/133:33 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/10$492

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$466
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/16

3:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$265

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

6:25 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$289

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/24

10:08 am-7:19 pm

2 stops11h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-2:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/12

8:18 pm-8:03 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$298

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

12:50 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$309

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/27

4:17 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

12:40 am-11:41 am

1 stop9h 01m

$329

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops13h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

6:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$347

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

4:15 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops9h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

6:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$347

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/13

4:17 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-10:43 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$347

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/17

2:55 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

10:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$362

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cedar Rapids-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cedar Rapids-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cedar Rapids-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cedar Rapids-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cedar Rapids-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco (average of $144). Flying from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 CID to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cedar Rapids 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco in 8h 20m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1645 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $129. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $288 and $288, respectively. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $97. Users have also found prices from $163 and $193 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to San Francisco?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco (average of $144). Flying from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 4 airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cedar Rapids 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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