How long is the flight from Gainesville to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Gainesville to San Francisco in 7h 46m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Gainesville and San Francisco is about 2350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Gainesville to San Francisco round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to San Francisco round-trip from $269. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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Can I find deals for flights from Gainesville to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Cheapest flights from Gainesville to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on décembre 18, 2025.

jeu. 12/252:15 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop9h 27mDelta

lun. 12/296:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop9h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$506

jeu. 12/256:30 amGNV - SFO

1 stop10h 54mAmerican Airlines

lun. 12/297:09 amSFO - GNV

2 stops12h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$511

jeu. 12/181:38 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 38mDelta

sam. 12/2711:45 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$591

mer. 12/317:00 amGNV - SFO

1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines

sam. 1/312:22 amSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$599

jeu. 12/183:27 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

ven. 12/2612:22 amSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$830

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sam. 5/235:56 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines

mar. 5/2612:19 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$389

lun. 1/126:27 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops21h 22mDelta

sam. 1/179:30 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$426

mer. 1/146:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops22h 08mDelta

sam. 1/178:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$426

mer. 5/276:40 amGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/110:31 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$432

jeu. 1/156:27 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 58mDelta

sam. 1/178:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$432

sam. 2/75:00 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

dim. 2/157:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$432

jeu. 1/156:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops22h 08mDelta

dim. 1/186:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$452

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jeu. 12/252:15 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop9h 27mDelta

lun. 12/296:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop9h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$506

dim. 1/116:27 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops31h 35mDelta

sam. 1/178:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$501

lun. 1/126:27 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops21h 22mDelta

sam. 1/179:30 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$426

lun. 1/126:27 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops21h 22mDelta

dim. 1/188:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$469

mar. 1/1310:11 amGNV - SFO

1 stop10h 32mDelta

sam. 1/178:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$447

mar. 1/132:12 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 37mDelta

dim. 1/186:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$490

jeu. 1/156:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops22h 08mDelta

sam. 1/179:30 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$409

jeu. 1/156:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops22h 08mDelta

dim. 1/186:00 amSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$452

One-way flights from Gainesville to San Francisco
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lun. 1/195:00 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$309

sam. 1/36:55 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$520

sam. 1/33:27 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$562

jeu. 2/51:03 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$568

sam. 5/2310:20 amGNV - SFO

1 stop9h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$840

sam. 5/237:33 amGNV - SFO

2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$849

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$389 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$309 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$753

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GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

sam. 5/23

5:56 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

mar. 5/26

12:19 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$389

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

lun. 1/12

6:27 pm-12:49 pm

2 stops21h 22m

San Francisco

sam. 1/17

9:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

$426

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

mer. 1/14

6:00 am-1:08 am

2 stops22h 08m

San Francisco

sam. 1/17

8:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$426

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

mer. 5/27

6:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

lun. 6/1

10:31 pm-8:46 am

1 stop7h 15m

$432

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

jeu. 1/15

6:27 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

sam. 1/17

8:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$432

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

sam. 2/7

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

dim. 2/15

7:00 am-7:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$432

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

jeu. 1/15

6:00 am-1:08 am

2 stops22h 08m

San Francisco

dim. 1/18

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$452

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

lun. 1/19

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$309

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

sam. 1/3

6:55 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$520

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

sam. 1/3

3:27 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$562

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Gainesville-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Gainesville-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Gainesville-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Gainesville-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 Gainesville-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco (average of $138). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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 GNV to SFO?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Gainesville to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Gainesville 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

8,005 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Gainesville to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Gainesville to San Francisco in 7h 46m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Gainesville and San Francisco is about 2350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Gainesville to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to San Francisco round-trip from $269. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Gainesville to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gainesville to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gainesville to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gainesville to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gainesville to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco (average of $138). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $197). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$318	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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