How long is the flight from Gainesville to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Gainesville to San Francisco in 8h 21m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines 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 $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco?

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

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Gainesville to San Francisco?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 31% on the overall cost on flights from Gainesville to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Gainesville. Prices for February average $515 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $318. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a February flight can save you 42% on your journey compared to booking in October

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Gainesville to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Gainesville to San Francisco flights typically cost between $428 and $536 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $389 on Delta (Nov 5-Nov 11).

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Average price	$474

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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 September 11, 2025.

Wed 11/56:35 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Tue 11/1110:35 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 51mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$389

Wed 11/56:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/111:15 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$394

Tue 10/214:21 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2610:15 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$432

Sat 11/16:04 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 42mDelta

Wed 11/59:50 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$458

Mon 10/207:07 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Sun 10/269:50 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$475

Fri 11/76:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/812:27 amSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$480

Thu 10/94:46 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/1312:27 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$511

Fri 9/267:06 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 51mDelta

Tue 9/3011:57 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$516

Fri 9/196:00 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/2412:30 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$524

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Wed 11/56:35 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Tue 11/1110:35 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 51mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$389

Wed 11/56:00 amGNV - SFO

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/111:15 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$394

Sat 11/16:04 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 42mDelta

Wed 11/59:50 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$458

Mon 10/204:21 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2610:15 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$475

Mon 10/207:07 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Sun 10/269:50 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$475

Fri 11/711:15 amGNV - SFO

2 stops11h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/911:50 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$480

Sat 11/224:10 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Mon 12/19:30 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 54mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$511

Fri 9/2610:52 amGNV - SFO

1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/3011:17 amSFO - GNV

2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$529

Fri 9/267:06 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 51mDelta

Tue 9/3011:57 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$516

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Fri 9/196:00 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/2412:30 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$524

Thu 9/251:16 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop10h 12mDelta

Mon 9/299:38 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 47mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$567

Fri 9/267:06 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 51mDelta

Tue 9/3011:57 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop6h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$516

Thu 10/96:00 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/1211:36 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$511

Fri 10/174:21 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/1911:36 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$480

Mon 10/207:07 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Sun 10/269:50 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$475

Mon 10/204:21 pmGNV - SFO

2 stops9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2611:58 pmSFO - GNV

2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$574

Tue 10/214:21 pmGNV - SFO

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2610:15 pmSFO - GNV

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$432

One-way flights from Gainesville to San Francisco
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Wed 9/246:00 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$330

Fri 9/196:00 amGNV - SFO

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$465

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Wed 11/5

6:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 21m

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Tue 11/11

10:35 pm-9:26 am

1 stop7h 51m

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Wed 11/5

6:00 am-3:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$394

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

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Gainesville Regional

Sat 11/1

6:04 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

9:50 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 36m

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GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

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Gainesville Regional

Mon 10/20

4:21 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

10:15 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 38m

$475

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 10/20

7:07 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

9:50 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 36m

$475

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 11/7

11:15 am-8:14 pm

2 stops11h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

11:50 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$480

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

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Gainesville Regional

Sat 11/22

4:10 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

9:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

$511

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 9/26

7:06 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:57 pm-9:25 am

1 stop6h 28m

$516

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 9/26

10:52 am-6:36 pm

1 stop10h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:17 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$529

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Sat 10/11

5:57 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$309

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 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

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Gainesville to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Gainesville to San Francisco in 8h 21m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines 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 $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco for 49% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 2 airlines flying from Gainesville to San Francisco

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American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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