Cheap flights from the United States to San Francisco (SFO)
How far in advance should I book a flight from USA to San Francisco?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 7% on flights from USA to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $99. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $105.
What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to San Francisco?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from USA in August are about $108 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $48.
When is the cheapest time to fly from USA to San Francisco (US - SFO)?
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.
Cheap flights from USA to San Francisco in January, February 2022
The best prices found for USA to SFO flights for January, February
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
Nonstop
2h 14mSan Francisco
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth
San Francisco
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7h 55mSan Francisco
Dallas/Fort Worth
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20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth
San Francisco
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15h 32mSan Francisco
Dallas/Fort Worth
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20h 10mMultiple Airlines
USA to San Francisco 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to San Francisco from USA found for this year
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
Nonstop
2h 05mSan Francisco
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Nonstop
2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
Nonstop
2h 14mSan Francisco
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Washington Reagan-National
San Francisco
1 stop
12h 10mSan Francisco
Washington Reagan-National
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8h 23mFrontier
Non-stop flights to San Francisco from USA
Save time with USA to San Francisco direct flight deals
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
Nonstop
2h 14mSan Francisco
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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2h 10mAlaska Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
San Francisco
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6h 49mSan Francisco
New York John F Kennedy Intl
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5h 30mAlaska Airlines
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
Nonstop
2h 05mSan Francisco
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Last minute flights from USA to San Francisco
Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from USA, departing today and this week
Dallas/Fort Worth
San Francisco
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7h 55mSan Francisco
Dallas/Fort Worth
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20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Dallas/Fort Worth
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15h 32mSan Francisco
Dallas/Fort Worth
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20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Minneapolis St Paul
San Francisco
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6h 47mSan Francisco
Minneapolis St Paul
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7h 36mFrontier
One-way flights to San Francisco from USA
The cheapest one-way flights from USA to San Francisco
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
Nonstop
2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
San Francisco
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2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Newark
San Francisco
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6h 37mAlaska Airlines
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about USA to San Francisco flights.
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.
Which airlines flying from United States to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from USA to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $93, but on average you can expect to pay $107.
Are there nonstop flights from USA to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from USA to San Francisco under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from USA to San Francisco is less than $113.
Are there last-minute flights available from USA to San Francisco for under $100?
There are currently 20+ open flights from USA to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $100.
What days are nonstop flights available from USA to San Francisco?
Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this USA to San Francisco flight route?
Within the past month, 880 users have taken a look at flights from United States to San Francisco.
How many flights depart from USA to San Francisco on average per day?
48 flight departures from USA to San Francisco per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 44% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 19% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 38% of flight departures
How long is the flight from USA to San Francisco?
Departing from USA to San Francisco will take you 2h 14m. The distance from USA to San Francisco is about 339 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $41. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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?
The most popular flight routes from USA to San Francisco are Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco, Newark - San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight from USA to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: Amtrak, Train or Bus.
What are the most reliable airlines from USA to San Francisco?
Consider Copa Airlines (89%), Fiji Airways (85%) or Horizon Air (85%) 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 $184, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $48. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $114.
Flights to San Francisco from USA
Can I fly to San Francisco from USA right now?
Most visitors from USA need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from USA must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from USA are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Can I fly back to USA from San Francisco?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to USA.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering USA.
Departure points for flights from USA to San Francisco
Select to see more specific information for flights to San Francisco from all departure points in USA
Top 10 airlines flying from USA to San Francisco
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from USA to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from USA to San Francisco
See what time of day planes typically take off from USA to San Francisco
| 7%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 29%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 39%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 25%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |