$33+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to California
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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $51 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $33 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $158 |
Good round-trip deal | $73 or less |
Good one-way deal | $56 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to California 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 March 26, 2025.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoBurbank
SFO - BUR
SFOBUR
San Francisco
Tue 4/22
8:20 am-9:36 am
Nonstop1h 16m
Burbank Bob Hope
Tue 4/22
12:49 pm-2:14 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San FranciscoOntario
SFO - ONT
SFOONT
San Francisco
Thu 4/24
9:25 pm-10:55 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Ontario
Tue 5/20
1:45 pm-3:13 pm
Nonstop1h 28m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Wed 4/23
6:40 am-8:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Thu 4/24
9:59 pm-11:42 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
San FranciscoSanta Ana
SFO - SNA
SFOSNA
San Francisco
Tue 4/22
1:02 pm-2:41 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 4/26
7:45 pm-9:22 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
San FranciscoBurbank
SFO - BUR
SFOBUR
San Francisco
Tue 4/8
12:15 pm-1:37 pm
Nonstop1h 22m
Burbank Bob Hope
Tue 4/15
5:11 pm-6:43 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
San FranciscoPalm Springs
SFO - PSP
SFOPSP
San Francisco
Mon 4/7
8:02 pm-9:39 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
Palm Springs
Tue 4/8
11:54 am-1:36 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
San FranciscoSan Diego
SFO - SAN
SFOSAN
San Francisco
Mon 5/12
6:40 am-8:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San Diego
Thu 5/29
10:15 pm-11:53 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
San FranciscoLos Angeles
SFO - LAX
SFOLAX
San Francisco
Sat 5/10
2:18 pm-3:55 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
Los Angeles
Sat 5/10
6:48 pm-8:27 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
San FranciscoSanta Ana
SFO - SNA
SFOSNA
San Francisco
Wed 4/2
9:20 am-11:00 am
Nonstop1h 40m
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 4/2
2:20 pm-3:49 pm
Nonstop1h 29m
San FranciscoBurbank
SFO - BUR
SFOBUR
San Francisco
Thu 4/3
9:52 am-11:15 am
Nonstop1h 23m
Burbank Bob Hope
Tue 4/8
8:30 am-10:00 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to California
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to California
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to California (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 SFO to CA?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
When flying from San Francisco to California, 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 to California
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to California. 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 March 26, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (163 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).
Rainfall in California by month
Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in California by month
Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to California. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to California
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to California. 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 March 26, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$28 | Average$164 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$29 | Average$94 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$33 | Average$94 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$45 | Average$123 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$45 | Average$175 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$59 | Average$241 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$59 | Average$267 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$78 | Average$141 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$259 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$100 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |