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$178+ Cheap flights from Springfield, IL to San Francisco (SPI - 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SPI — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Springfield to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Springfield (SPI) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$476
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$378
From Springfield Capital to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Springfield to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Springfield to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/296:31 pmSPI - SFO
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/38:00 amSFO - SPI
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:31 pmSPI - SFO
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/25:50 amSFO - SPI
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 amSPI - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/306:00 amSFO - SPI
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$784

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Springfield 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Springfield to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Springfield

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:45 am-11:08 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$476

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Mon 9/29

6:31 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

8:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$519

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Sun 9/28

6:31 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

5:50 am-5:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$524

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-6:04 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$784

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Wed 10/1

8:12 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$178

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Wed 10/1

6:31 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$260

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Deals found on 9/15

Best time to book a flight from Springfield to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Springfield 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Springfield 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 Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco in 6h 59m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Springfield, Illinois and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1758 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $342, was found to be the cheapest airline from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco.. This flight start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Springfield 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 Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 airline flying from Springfield to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Springfield 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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