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$99+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SBP
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo flight deals. Data was last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$267
From San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:10 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/142:19 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$179
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:55 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/73:45 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/2611:02 amSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/22:19 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$199
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:50 amSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/56:22 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$235
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:03 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:22 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$239
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:10 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/142:19 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$240
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:10 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/62:19 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$249
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/191:10 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/213:45 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$254
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:04 amSFO - SBP
1 stop4h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/282:12 pmSBP - SFO
1 stop4h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$258
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:40 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/312:19 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$259
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:12 amSFO - SBP
1 stop13h 12mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/132:14 pmSBP - SFO
1 stop18h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 8/306:40 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/312:19 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$269

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo 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 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

San Luis Obispo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

11:02 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 10/4

8:34 am-9:43 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$179

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

8:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 10/4

2:19 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$179

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

1:10 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 9/14

2:19 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$179

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

4:55 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 9/7

3:45 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$189

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

11:02 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 9/2

2:19 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$199

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

8:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 10/5

6:22 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$235

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

9:59 pm-1:32 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 9/6

4:57 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$239

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:02 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 9/15

3:45 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$239

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

1:10 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 9/14

3:45 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$239

San FranciscoSan Luis Obispo

SFO - SBP

SFOSBP

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

9:03 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 10/13

6:22 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Luis Obispo from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). 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 XIH to SBP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to SBP are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 3.3 mi from the city center, San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Luis Obispo from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo in 1h 14m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and San Luis Obispo is about 191 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

    Consider Avianca (90%), Emirates (90%) or Lufthansa (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo is generally $336, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Luis Obispo County), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo 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 San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to San Luis Obispo. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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