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$29+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California

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SFO — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$47
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$29
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$158
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From San Francisco Bay Area to California
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 4/136:40 pmOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/177:31 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$47
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/912:48 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/2410:30 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$48
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/227:54 pmSJC - LAS
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/235:27 pmLAS - SJC
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$56
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/216:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$56
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:25 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/206:00 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$57
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.
Wed 4/236:00 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/266:28 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$57
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/227:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$57
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:44 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/67:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$61
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:04 pmSJC - LAX
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/309:00 amLAX - SJC
1 stop4h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$64
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:59 pmSJC - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/88:26 amLAS - SJC
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$70
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.
Sat 5/102:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Sat 5/106:48 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$72
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/1912:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 4/195:51 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$73

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to California that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandLas Vegas

OAK - LAS

OAKLAS

Oakland

Sun 4/13

6:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

7:31 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$47

OaklandSanta Ana

OAK - SNA

OAKSNA

Oakland

Wed 4/9

12:48 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/24

10:30 am-11:53 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$48

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

6:15 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$56

San JoseLas Vegas

SJC - LAS

SJCLAS

San Jose

Tue 4/22

7:54 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/23

5:27 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$56

San FranciscoOntario

SFO - ONT

SFOONT

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

9:25 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Ontario

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$57

San FranciscoSanta Ana

SFO - SNA

SFOSNA

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

9:59 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/26

5:59 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$57

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Diego

Tue 4/22

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$57

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:44 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$61

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 4/23

2:04 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

9:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$64

San JoseLas Vegas

SJC - LAS

SJCLAS

San Jose

Sun 4/6

8:59 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/8

8:26 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$70

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 25, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to California

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 25, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (183 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (114 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 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to California.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to California (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$57Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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