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$287+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SPI — SFO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Springfield to San Francisco

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 December 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amSPI - SFO
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amSFO - SPI
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,008
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/296:00 amSPI - SFO
2 stops11h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/212:52 pmSFO - SPI
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,018

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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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$629
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$287
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Springfield to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Springfield

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Thu 1/8

2:48 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$629

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-5:44 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$1,008

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-3:58 pm

2 stops11h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

12:52 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$1,018

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Mon 2/2

2:48 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$287

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Mon 12/29

4:30 pm-9:36 pm

3 stops55h 06m

$637

SpringfieldSan Francisco

SPI - SFO

SPISFO

Springfield Capital

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-7:18 pm

2 stops15h 18m

$683

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Deals found on 12/14

Compare providers for flights from Springfield 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 Springfield to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Springfield, Illinois-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Springfield, Illinois-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Springfield, Illinois-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Springfield, Illinois-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 Springfield, Illinois-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 Springfield to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $123). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 December 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
11,051 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

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
11,051 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

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 9h 46m. 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 28% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $123). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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