How popular is this San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flight route?

This flight path from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco was viewed by 9 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 flying from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco round-trip from $179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $199, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $228. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,190, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $208. The most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - San Francisco), is priced around $179.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco consider choosing Avianca (85%), SkyWest Airlines (81%) or United Airlines (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 63%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 28 days in advance, which can save you up to 47% on flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 28 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $194. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $289.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from San Luis Obispo. Prices for August average $265 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $169. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a August flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in January

What airports do I use to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

If you wish to fly to San Francisco from San Luis Obispo, then you need to book flights from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco. There are 6 flights from County (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from County are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 08m is how long a nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco typically takes.

Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to San Francisco.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flights typically cost between $219 and $291 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $179 on United Airlines (Aug 21-Aug 23).

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco are usually found in August or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

Thu 8/212:19 pmSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/234:20 pmSFO - SBP

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$179

Thu 9/44:57 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop4h 46mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/59:59 pmSFO - SBP

1 stop15h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$199

Thu 8/214:57 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 8/237:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$228

Mon 8/258:35 amSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/287:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$388

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Thu 8/212:19 pmSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/234:20 pmSFO - SBP

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$179

Thu 9/44:57 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop4h 46mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/59:59 pmSFO - SBP

1 stop15h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$199

Thu 8/214:57 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 8/237:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$228

Mon 8/258:35 amSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/287:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$388

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Fri 8/83:45 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop5h 52mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 8/94:55 pmSFO - SBP

1 stop3h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$458

Sat 8/96:00 pmSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/177:15 pmSFO - SBP

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$254

Mon 8/113:45 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines

Thu 8/217:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$393

Fri 8/153:45 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/196:00 amSFO - SBP

1 stop9h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$278

Thu 8/212:19 pmSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/234:20 pmSFO - SBP

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$179

Thu 8/214:57 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 8/237:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$228

Mon 8/258:35 amSBP - SFO

Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/287:10 amSFO - SBP

1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$388

One-way flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

Tue 9/94:57 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$99

Sat 10/42:19 pmSBP - SFO

1 stop17h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$105

Sat 8/238:10 amSBP - SFO

2 stops12h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$183

Sat 8/236:00 amSBP - SFO

2 stops12h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$536

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San Luis Obispo County

Thu 8/21

2:19 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

4:20 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 9/4

4:57 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

9:59 pm-1:32 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$199

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 8/21

4:57 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

7:10 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$228

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/25

8:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

7:10 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$388

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 9/9

4:57 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$99

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 10/4

2:19 pm-8:05 am

1 stop17h 46m

$105

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/23

8:10 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$183

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-6:54 pm

2 stops12h 54m

$536

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

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

The best time to book flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

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

Weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

The most flights from SBP to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,611 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
If you wish to fly to San Francisco from San Luis Obispo, then you need to book flights from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco. There are 6 flights from County (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from County are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 08m is how long a nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco typically takes.
How popular is this San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco was viewed by 9 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 flying from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco round-trip from $179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $199, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $228. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco consider choosing Avianca (85%), SkyWest Airlines (81%) or United Airlines (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,190, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $208. The most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - San Francisco), is priced around $179.
Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from San Luis Obispo 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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