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Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to San Francisco (SFO)

LAX — SFO
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Fri 11/20
Fri 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to SFO?

When flying from Riverside to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Riverside 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,211 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,651 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,391 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,523 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,097 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Riverside?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Riverside. On average, San Francisco has 100 inbound flights from Riverside per day from 9 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this Riverside to San Francisco flight route?

    The Riverside to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 305 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riverside to San Francisco are Frontier ($28), JetBlue ($57), and Southwest ($58).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riverside to San Francisco are Horizon Air (100%), China Southern (92%) and Aer Lingus (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $56. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco) can be booked for $39 on average, our data indicates $668 when flying from Riverside to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 9 airlines flying from Riverside to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$44Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$46Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$91Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$93Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$106Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$122Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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