San Francisco

$39+ Cheap flights from the United States to San Francisco (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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:40 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/2010:43 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$70
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/2410:50 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/2710:43 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$71
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:52 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Tue 11/115:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$76
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:40 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/124:13 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$77
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Mon 11/105:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Wed 10/297:29 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 11/45:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/2310:40 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Fri 11/2810:03 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$79
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 11/249:12 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Mon 12/18:53 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$79
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:40 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 11/310:21 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/175:28 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 12/49:59 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sun 12/710:03 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/12$81
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Wed 10/2212:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$81

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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$71
(Frontier)

One-way from

$39
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$125 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From USA to San Francisco
One-way flight from USA to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to San Francisco.

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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 October 14, 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

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-7:58 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$114

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

1:45 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

8:59 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

6:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

2:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 12/14

7:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

5:25 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 12/13

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

5:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

8:30 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

6:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

5:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$132

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Mon 11/10

1:40 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

9:30 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$137

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

10:55 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$137

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 11/6

10:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

6:43 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from USA to San Francisco

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Francisco (average of $27). Flying from USA to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $61). 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 October 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from USA to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

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

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 October 14, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (155 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (80 on average).

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

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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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Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

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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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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 October 14, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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  • 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 24m. The distance from USA to San Francisco is about 363 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $39. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska 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 ANA (84%), Alaska Airlines (83%) or Hawaiian Airlines (82%) 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 $584, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $47. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $163.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Francisco (average of $27). Flying from USA to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $61). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$38Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$48Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$92Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$96Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$97Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$141Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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