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$29+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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$45
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One-way from

$29
(Cheapflightsfares)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to California
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 December 18, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:00 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 18mFrontier
Sat 1/47:35 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$65
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/317:10 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Mon 1/64:01 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$68
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:57 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Fri 1/107:20 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/178:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/198:21 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$78
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:10 pmSFO - LAS
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Tue 1/74:12 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$97
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:29 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/612:00 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$101
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:11 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Sun 2/212:29 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$104
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/258:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/317:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$120
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/106:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$159
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:29 pmSFO - LAS
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/79:30 pmLAS - SFO
1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$161
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Thu 1/239:50 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/17$174
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/276:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/77:55 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$177

Find flights from San Francisco to California within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

8:28 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$45

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

8:06 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$52

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

1:42 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Fri 1/31

2:05 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$53

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

2:39 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/19

5:30 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$53

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$57

San FranciscoOntario

SFO - ONT

SFOONT

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

10:03 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Ontario

Sun 2/2

6:45 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$58

San FranciscoBurbank

SFO - BUR

SFOBUR

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

9:00 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 1/4

7:35 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$66

San FranciscoBurbank

SFO - BUR

SFOBUR

San Francisco

Fri 1/3

9:00 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/7

2:11 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$68

San FranciscoBurbank

SFO - BUR

SFOBUR

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

12:23 pm-1:34 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/15

8:15 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$69

San FranciscoPalm Springs

SFO - PSP

SFOPSP

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

8:35 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Palm Springs

Sun 1/12

7:20 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$73

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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.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to California

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to California (average of $240). Flying from San Francisco to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (150 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines and Southwest 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,295 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to California. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to California?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to California flight route?

    The San Francisco to California flight path was viewed by 506 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Alaska Airlines flights start at $47 while deals on Delta start at $53 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to California?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, San Francisco - Los Angeles or San Francisco - Ontario when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to California?

    Consider Horizon Air (100%), EL AL (96%) or LATAM Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to California? While on average our users pay $915, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $38. The most popular route (San Francisco - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $37.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to California 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 to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to California (average of $240). Flying from San Francisco to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to California

Discover the top 9 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$36Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$38Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$55Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$57Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$104Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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