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$53+ Cheap flights from the United States to San Francisco (SFO)

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LAX — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheap flight deals from USA to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$53
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$81 or less
From USA to San Francisco
One-way flight from USA to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from USA to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:57 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Sun 10/197:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/68:16 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sat 9/206:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$79
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/149:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 9/206:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$80
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 10/912:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$81
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/289:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 9/412:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/59:37 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:48 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Sun 8/3111:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$84
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/264:31 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 9/2911:48 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/184:31 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Fri 9/192:12 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$86
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:55 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/237:50 amSFO - LAX
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:07 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 11/55:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$88
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 8/2811:45 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$89

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

7:29 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

10:28 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

9:23 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

12:00 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

9:07 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

11:48 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

7:29 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

5:28 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

6:57 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

12:00 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$80

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

9:23 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

7:55 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$80

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

9:23 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

7:55 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$80

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

9:07 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

11:48 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$80

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

4:31 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$80

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

9:07 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

2:12 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$81

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The best insider tips for theUnited States to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to San Francisco trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Premium Plus offers larger seats, extra legroom, and upgraded meals on select routes.


United's Polaris Business class includes lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers 34-35” legroom, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


American Airlines' Flagship Business class provides 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and 16” HD screens.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks on domestic flights.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska’s Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails on domestic flights.


Saver Fare allows a carry-on, but no seat selection in advance.

JetBlue

JetBlue offers free onboard Wifi and screens at every seat for movies and live TV.


Blue Basic includes a free carry-on, but changes and seat selection come with a fee.

Read more about JetBlueby Blane Bachelor
Airports
SFO

The least expensive way to travel between SFO and downtown is on BART, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines, Delta and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on JetBlue

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Best time to book a flight from USA to San Francisco

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to San Francisco

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from USA to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (170 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from the United States to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from United States?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from United States. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

  • How long is the flight from USA to San Francisco?

    Departing from USA to San Francisco will take you 1h 36m. The distance from USA to San Francisco is about 338 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from USA to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to San Francisco?

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

    Consider Air France (85%), SkyWest Airlines (82%) or American Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from USA to San Francisco.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from USA to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $689, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $53. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $186.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from USA 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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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$48Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$89Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$150Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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