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$226+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco (CID - SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/38:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/107:16 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Fri 11/146:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/78:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$273
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/38:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Fri 11/146:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/68:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/38:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Sun 11/166:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/39:01 pmCID - SFO
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/198:55 pmSFO - CID
2 stops42h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/39:01 pmCID - SFO
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1310:11 pmSFO - CID
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$307
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 11/84:23 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Sun 11/165:45 amSFO - CID
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 10/25$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 11/86:00 amCID - SFO
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Tue 11/1810:39 amSFO - CID
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/25$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/38:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Thu 11/136:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$322

Cheap flight deals from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cedar Rapids (CID) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$378
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cedar Rapids 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 October 27, 2025.
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 Rapids

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Price

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

4:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:47 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 44m

$289

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/16

6:35 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:56 pm-10:47 am

1 stop8h 51m

$289

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/7

5:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

6:15 am-3:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$289

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/7

4:15 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$289

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/7

10:08 am-7:19 pm

2 stops11h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/7

4:15 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops8h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/27

7:48 pm-8:23 am

1 stop14h 35m

$372

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/27

2:38 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$660

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Deals found on 10/27

Compare providers for flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cedar Rapids-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cedar Rapids with our price prediction graph.
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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 October 24, 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 28 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco (average of $108). 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 October 27, 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 October 27, 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
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
3,122 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 7h 22m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines 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 United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $288 and $288, respectively. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco (average of $108). 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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