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$309+ Cheap flights from Roanoke to San Francisco (ROA - SFO)

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ROA — SFO
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Cheap flight deals from Roanoke to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Roanoke to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Roanoke to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/162:55 pmROA - SFO
1 stop9h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/911:56 pmSFO - ROA
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/166:33 amROA - SFO
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/99:00 amSFO - ROA
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/166:33 amROA - SFO
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/912:17 amSFO - ROA
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sun 12/217:55 pmROA - SFO
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2710:35 pmSFO - ROA
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/247:55 pmROA - SFO
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:05 pmSFO - ROA
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/166:45 amROA - SFO
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/108:25 amSFO - ROA
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$552

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$621
Provider with most accurate pricing for Roanoke-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Roanoke to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Roanoke 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Roanoke to San Francisco that are best for you.

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RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Sat 1/24

10:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:56 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$309

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Wed 2/18

11:58 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$309

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Wed 2/18

10:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:50 pm-10:13 am

1 stop8h 23m

$309

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Sat 2/21

7:32 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

6:10 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$309

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Fri 2/20

11:04 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

1:47 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$309

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Wed 2/18

8:09 am-5:15 pm

2 stops12h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

9:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$314

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Sat 1/24

1:56 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops10h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-6:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$314

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Sun 12/7

3:47 pm-9:11 pm

3 stops56h 24m

$318

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-3:01 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$462

RoanokeSan Francisco

ROA - SFO

ROASFO

Roanoke

Sun 12/7

3:50 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$476

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Roanoke to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Roanoke-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Roanoke-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Roanoke-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Roanoke-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 Roanoke-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 Roanoke to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Roanoke to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Roanoke 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 Roanoke to San Francisco?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Roanoke to San Francisco (average of $218). Flying from Roanoke to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 ROA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Roanoke 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 December 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Roanoke to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Roanoke 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Roanoke to San Francisco in 8h 20m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Roanoke to San Francisco is about 2303 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Roanoke to San Francisco round-trip from $282. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $308, and United Airlines, from $308. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Roanoke to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Roanoke to San Francisco (average of $218). Flying from Roanoke to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 Roanoke to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$282Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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