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$76+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to San Francisco (SAT - SFO)

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SAT — SFO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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Round-trip from

$250
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
From San Antonio to San Francisco
One-way flight from San Antonio to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:38 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop29h 50mFrontier
Thu 9/45:45 amSFO - SAT
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sun 10/192:14 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops11h 55mFrontier
Sat 10/256:59 pmSFO - SAT
2 stops14h 15mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 8/241:56 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop28h 48mFrontier
Thu 9/45:45 amSFO - SAT
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$256
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 10/262:14 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops11h 55mFrontier
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - SAT
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/2412:44 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:32 amSFO - SAT
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/64:22 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/134:48 pmSFO - SAT
Nonstop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/1212:41 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops13h 34mFrontier
Fri 9/1911:57 pmSFO - SAT
2 stops12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:33 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops12h 42mFrontier
Sun 9/2811:57 pmSFO - SAT
2 stops17h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:18 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Sun 8/2410:11 pmSFO - SAT
2 stops19h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$265
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 10/104:29 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops9h 50mFrontier
Tue 10/146:34 amSFO - SAT
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$266
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 10/174:29 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops9h 50mFrontier
Thu 10/235:45 amSFO - SAT
2 stops11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/247:45 amSAT - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Mon 9/2912:45 amSFO - SAT
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/14$269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Sun 10/12

8:26 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops24h 44m

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

10:38 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$250

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Sun 10/19

2:14 pm-12:09 am

2 stops11h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

6:59 pm-11:14 am

2 stops14h 15m

$254

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Mon 10/20

2:04 pm-12:19 am

2 stops12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

6:59 pm-11:14 am

2 stops14h 15m

$254

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Sat 10/18

5:32 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:34 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$256

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Sun 10/26

2:14 pm-12:09 am

2 stops11h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:34 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$257

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Wed 9/24

12:44 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:32 am-7:27 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$258

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Wed 9/24

12:44 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

5:50 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$258

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Thu 10/16

2:04 pm-12:09 am

2 stops12h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

5:45 am-7:41 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$258

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Fri 9/19

2:01 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

5:45 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$258

San AntonioSan Francisco

SAT - SFO

SATSFO

San Antonio

Thu 9/11

7:45 am-9:32 am

Nonstop3h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop8h 38m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Antonio to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 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 San Antonio to San Francisco?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 August 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Antonio to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 70% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Antonio to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Antonio to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Antonio to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Antonio to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Antonio to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $143.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Antonio to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Antonio to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Antonio to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Antonio to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 8h 09m.

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 August 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Antonio 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from San Antonio. Booking flights from San Antonio (SAT) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to San Francisco from 5 different airlines. 3h 47m is how long a flight from San Antonio to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $89 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $198 and $217 round-trip. Frontier is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Antonio to San Francisco are Air Canada (93%), Air New Zealand (93%) and United Airlines (93%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Antonio to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $492, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $178. The most popular route (San Antonio - San Francisco), is priced around $139.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Antonio to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion more than anywhere else. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Antonio to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from San Antonio 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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