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$160+ Cheap flights from Lexington to San Francisco (LEX - 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lexington Blue Grass to San Francisco are usually found in November or October, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Lexington to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$433
From Lexington Blue Grass to San Francisco
One-way flight from Lexington Blue Grass to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Lexington to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/252:55 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 amSFO - LEX
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:48 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/217:00 amSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/265:56 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Mon 10/1310:57 pmSFO - LEX
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/28$394

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to San Francisco that are best for you.

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LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

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Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/25

2:55 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$309

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/8

8:15 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

5:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$319

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 9/10

5:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$384

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 8/4

6:08 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 00m

$160

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/26

1:03 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$206

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 9/2

5:48 pm-9:31 am

2 stops18h 43m

$287

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 8/3

10:28 pm-12:07 pm

3 stops40h 39m

$596

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lexington to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lexington to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 46 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 Lexington to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lexington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 LEX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Lexington to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Lexington to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    American Airlines, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lexington to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Delta flights start at $206 while deals on United Airlines start at $287 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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 Lexington to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lexington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 3 airlines flying from Lexington to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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