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$119+ Cheap flights from Pensacola to San Francisco (PNS - SFO)

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PNS — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pensacola to San Francisco are usually found in March or July, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Pensacola to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pensacola (PNS) 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

$258
(Frontier)

One-way from

$119
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$367
From Pensacola to San Francisco
One-way flight from Pensacola to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 9/65:21 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Mon 9/86:29 amSFO - PNS
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:00 amPNS - SFO
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2912:43 amSFO - PNS
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$333
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:04 pmPNS - SFO
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/305:45 amSFO - PNS
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:10 amPNS - SFO
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Sun 8/316:15 amSFO - PNS
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/27$345
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/222:00 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 12/66:25 amSFO - PNS
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$376

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

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Pensacola

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PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 9/6

5:21 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:29 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$258

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Wed 9/24

3:13 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

12:43 am-9:37 am

1 stop6h 54m

$333

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Wed 9/24

1:18 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-7:38 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$338

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Wed 8/27

9:10 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$345

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 11/22

2:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

6:25 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$376

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 8/30

4:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$119

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 8/30

10:38 am-6:39 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$172

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Thu 8/21

11:05 am-7:10 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$215

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Wed 10/1

11:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$217

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Mon 8/11

5:59 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 36m

$264

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

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

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

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Pensacola to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pensacola to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Pensacola 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 PNS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Pensacola 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Pensacola to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 70% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Pensacola to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Pensacola to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from PNS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Pensacola 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pensacola to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Pensacola to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Pensacola to San Francisco if you want to fly from Pensacola to San Francisco. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Pensacola (PNS) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Francisco from the Pensacola airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PNS to SFO to be around 7h 14m.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $333 and $338, respectively. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $172 and Southwest from $215 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pensacola to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Pensacola 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 4 airlines flying from Pensacola to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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