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$139+ Cheap flights from Norfolk to San Francisco (ORF - 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORF — SFO
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Norfolk to San Francisco are usually found in October or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Norfolk to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Norfolk (ORF) 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$367
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Cheapest flights from Norfolk to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Norfolk to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/912:37 pmORF - SFO
1 stop11h 22mDelta
Sat 12/135:55 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/17$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amORF - SFO
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1011:15 pmSFO - ORF
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/36:25 amORF - SFO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1311:20 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/106:18 amORF - SFO
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:25 amSFO - ORF
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/36:25 amORF - SFO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1611:19 amSFO - ORF
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/89:21 amORF - SFO
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSFO - ORF
2 stops46h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/36:25 amORF - SFO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1111:55 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/39:26 pmORF - SFO
2 stops37h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/711:33 pmSFO - ORF
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/111:20 pmORF - SFO
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1510:15 amSFO - ORF
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/59:21 amORF - SFO
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amSFO - ORF
2 stops46h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$346

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Norfolk 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 November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Norfolk to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Norfolk

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sun 1/11

9:33 am-9:46 am

1 stop27h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

11:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$253

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sun 2/22

9:33 am-9:46 am

1 stop27h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

8:48 am-9:50 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$264

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 2/18

3:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop11h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:10 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$279

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Tue 12/9

12:37 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

5:55 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$279

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-1:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

11:15 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$289

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sun 2/22

9:33 am-9:46 am

1 stop27h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$301

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Wed 12/3

6:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 20m

$303

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Sat 2/21

7:01 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

10:54 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$309

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Fri 1/23

3:36 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:40 am-12:16 am

1 stop9h 36m

$309

NorfolkSan Francisco

ORF - SFO

ORFSFO

Norfolk

Thu 1/8

3:04 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop11h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

$309

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Compare providers for flights from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Norfolk-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Norfolk-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Norfolk-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Norfolk-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 Norfolk-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 Norfolk to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Norfolk with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Norfolk to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Norfolk to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to San Francisco (average of $126). Flying from Norfolk to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 ORF to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Norfolk 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 November 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Norfolk to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Norfolk to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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 November 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Norfolk to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,104 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to San Francisco?

    Departing from Norfolk to San Francisco will take you 11h 21m. The distance from Norfolk to San Francisco is about 2512 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($130), Southwest ($216), and American Airlines ($263) offers the cheapest pricing from Norfolk to San Francisco. Users have found that Frontier is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to San Francisco (average of $126). Flying from Norfolk to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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 5 airlines flying from Norfolk to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Norfolk 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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