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$38+ Cheap flights from the United States to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap flight deals from USA to San Francisco

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Flightnetwork
3 stars

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Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$57
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$38
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$422

Good round-trip deal

$80 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
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From USA to San Francisco
One-way flight from USA to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fr 5/98:24 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sa 5/1010:48 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$56
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mi 5/216:48 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Di 8/1211:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$81
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
So 5/186:00 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
So 5/1810:54 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Di 6/106:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Di 6/1711:19 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Di 6/106:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Di 6/1010:25 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$91
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 5/209:49 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mi 5/2110:25 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$102
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 5/2810:15 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mi 6/46:05 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sa 6/75:20 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Di 6/106:35 amSFO - LAX
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$139
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 5/248:16 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 07mFrontier
Di 6/311:33 pmSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$155
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 5/2111:51 amONT - SFO
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Do 5/2210:11 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Do 5/295:45 amONT - SFO
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Di 6/35:40 amSFO - ONT
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Do 5/14:35 pmONT - SFO
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fr 5/93:50 pmSFO - ONT
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$199

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to San Francisco that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Do 5/15

1:45 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Sa 5/24

4:12 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$57

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fr 5/9

8:24 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

So 5/11

8:34 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$58

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mi 5/21

6:48 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Di 8/12

11:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$81

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Di 6/10

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Di 6/17

11:19 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$89

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Di 6/10

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Di 6/10

10:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$91

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Di 5/20

9:49 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Mi 5/21

10:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$102

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mi 5/28

10:15 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Mi 6/4

6:05 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sa 6/7

5:20 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Di 6/10

6:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$139

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sa 5/24

8:16 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

San Francisco

Di 6/3

11:33 pm-5:21 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$155

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Di 5/13

3:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Di 5/20

5:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$173

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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, 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 $393). 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 April 29, 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (166 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from USA to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines 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 Aer Lingus (92%), Air China (89%) or Qantas Airways (86%) 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 $593, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $194.

  • 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 $393). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$48Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$86Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$102Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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