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$245+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe to San Francisco (SAF - SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — SFO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 8/215:57 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 8/257:00 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$313
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:57 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/196:00 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 8/222:20 pm
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$324
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1112:35 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop4h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 9/197:00 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$326
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:57 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1610:12 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/76:00 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 8/96:15 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$374
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:08 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 10/177:05 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 8/305:00 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$404
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:57 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 8/108:08 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 10/106:08 pm
SAF
-
SFO
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 10/175:53 am
SFO
-
SAF
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$425

Find flight deals from Santa Fe to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$464
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Fe 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Thu 9/3

7:10 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$404

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Sat 10/10

6:08 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

7:05 am-5:38 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$429

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Sat 10/31

5:55 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

2:24 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$505
Quickest round-trip

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Thu 10/1

6:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

2:25 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$508

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Tue 11/3

5:55 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

6:45 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$558
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Sat 9/5

1:22 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$245

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Mon 8/24

5:57 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$304

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Thu 8/20

10:21 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$304

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Sun 9/20

5:19 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$304

Santa FeSan Francisco

SAF - SFO

SAFSFO

Santa Fe

Fri 11/27

5:55 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$304

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Fe to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Fe to San Francisco in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Santa Fe-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Fe-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Fe-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Fe-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Fe-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 Santa Fe to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Santa Fe with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Fe to San Francisco

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to San Francisco (average of $334). Flying from Santa Fe to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Fe to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Fe to San Francisco flights typically cost between $384 and $493 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $313 on American Airlines (Aug 21-Aug 25).

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 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $404, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Santa Fe in 5h 13m. Santa Fe and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 912 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($254), and United Airlines ($274) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Fe to San Francisco. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to San Francisco (average of $334). Flying from Santa Fe to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Fe to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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