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$43+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from San Francisco

Discover essential information about flights departing from San Francisco, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San Francisco airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$26

Cheapest round-trip flight

$43

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco is currently to Portland.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco is currently to Palm Springs.
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On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco.
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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) is currently the most popular flight destination from San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

Thu 1/237:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Thu 2/66:34 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$44
Sat 1/182:39 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Sun 1/195:30 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$53
Tue 1/73:18 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/107:12 amLAS - SFO
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$87
Mon 1/139:53 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/148:23 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$90
Mon 1/68:40 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/107:57 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$105
Mon 1/1312:50 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/136:02 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop17h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$126
Fri 1/176:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/206:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$131
Thu 1/99:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/126:50 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$138
Thu 1/91:40 pmSFO - SEA
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Sun 1/126:10 amSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/18$150
Fri 1/1011:49 amSFO - SEA
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/187:42 amSEA - SFO
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$151
Sat 1/183:15 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/199:40 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$152
Mon 3/102:43 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/121:34 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$152

Find flights from San Francisco within your budget

Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on December 19, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

10:29 pm-12:12 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/19

5:30 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$58

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

1:47 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/23

6:34 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$58

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

9:53 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

8:23 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$90

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

9:54 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/13

5:30 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$99

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

5:35 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/13

8:35 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$118

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

12:50 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

6:02 pm-11:43 am

1 stop17h 41m

$126

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$131

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/18

8:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$133

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

6:50 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$138

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

2:45 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

12:00 pm-1:34 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco in December
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from San Francisco, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from San Francisco made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from San Francisco. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from San Francisco. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

San Francisco travel tips

Get helpful tips and advice for traveling to or from San Francisco. Find recommendations for transportation, accommodations, local attractions, dining options, and other practical tips to enhance your travel experience. Please note that the travel tips are based on general knowledge and recommendations. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
  • You can book your parking at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in advance. When you prepay online, you’ll receive a personalized QR code to enter and exit the garage.
  • If you are traveling with a pet in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) it must be in a kennel. Service animals are exempt from this rule. There are two outdoor animal relief areas and a total of five indoor locations.
  • If you have some extra time on your hands and want to relax before boarding your flight, check out one of the SFO Museum’s twenty galleries that are located throughout all the terminals. Exhibitions give insight into the unique cultural life of the Bay Area.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of $114). Flying from San Francisco in June will prove the most costly (average of $253). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from San Francisco would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

For flights departing from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Frontier. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $95

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $96

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $55

Frontier

Frontier

From $28

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from San Francisco everyday are: New York (658 flights per day), London (462 flights per day), and Los Angeles (344 flights per day).

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

From $38

New York

New York

From $138

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

From $442

Istanbul

Istanbul

From $495

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Portland, with prices starting at $26. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Portland

Portland

From $26

Burbank Bob Hope

Burbank Bob Hope

From $29

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $29

San Diego

San Diego

From $29

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from San Francisco. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your San Francisco travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on December 19, 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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Popular international destinations from San Francisco

The most popular international flight routes departing from San Francisco we’ve come across at this time.
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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    This month, the top selected destinations from San Francisco are Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Throughout the year, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are some of the top choices made by users flying from San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as $26 to Portland (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,256 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue have the cheapest prices from San Francisco. Frontier flights from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($28), Spirit Airlines flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque ($31), and JetBlue flights from San Francisco to Nantucket Memorial ($38).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San Francisco we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San Francisco to Provo starting at $158
    Fly from San Francisco to Cincinnati starting at $268
    Fly from San Francisco to Palm Springs starting at $329
    Fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana starting at $343

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San Francisco?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from San Francisco, consider Sacramento. Prices start at $328 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San Francisco?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San Francisco to embark to:
    Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles from $38 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Las Vegas from $38 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City from $38 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Palm Springs from $38 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Burbank from $39 round trip

  • Does the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have a kids’ play area?

    There are several Kids’ Spots throughout Terminals 1, 2, and 3. These interactive areas allow kids to burn excess energy before boarding their flight. The Tree Town area honors the Northern Californian oak tree and is located in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 near gate B19 and is always open.

  • What are my drop-off options for a departing flight at the San Francisco airport?

    The Kiss and Fly is located at the Rental Car Center and then you can take the AirTrain to all terminals. If it’s busy, get dropped off at the Arrivals level, and then take an escalator or elevator to the Departures level. The Curbside option is for active pickups and drop-offs only, so say goodbye quickly.

  • Does the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have an observation deck?

    The San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) observation deck is known as SkyTerrace and is open from 10 am to 6 pm. It is the perfect spot to watch the busiest section of SFO as it’s located where all four runways intersect.

  • Does the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have any onsite hotels?

    There is a luxury award-winning Grand Hyatt located on-airport at SFO. It is easily reached from all terminals by the AirTrain. With 351 soundproof rooms, it is a convenient location if you have a long or overnight layover.

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