Malibu

$47+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Malibu, CA

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Malibu are usually found in September or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malibu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Malibu flight deals. Data was last updated April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$47
(iWofly)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$153
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From San Francisco to Malibu
One-way flight from San Francisco to Malibu
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malibu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Malibu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 4/262:20 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Sat 4/266:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$90
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/286:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/10$108
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/3111:23 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/36:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$111
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/36:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/56:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 5/611:09 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Tue 5/134:25 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/10$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:35 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/35:35 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/178:15 amSFO - LAX
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/176:50 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:55 amSFO - LAX
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/177:44 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$226

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Malibu that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Malibu

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Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

2:20 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$90

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$108

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

11:23 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$113

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

9:40 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

6:55 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$129

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

11:12 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

6:30 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$131

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

7:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

6:45 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$167

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

5:55 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 56m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

7:44 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$226

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$47

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$48

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Malibu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malibu from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Malibu

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Malibu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Malibu. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Malibu is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Malibu (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Malibu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 ML9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Malibu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Malibu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Malibu. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Malibu flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Malibu

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Malibu. 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ML9 are scheduled on a Thursday (194 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (87 on average).

Rainfall in Malibu by month

Plan your trip to Malibu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malibu 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 Malibu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Malibu by month

Plan your trip to Malibu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malibu, 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 Malibu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malibu. 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 Malibu. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Malibu. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2024

SFO - BOS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2024

SFO - BOS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2024

SFO - BOS

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2024

SFO - BOS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2024

SFO - BOS

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2024

SFO - BOS

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Malibu?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Malibu, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 137 outbound flights to Malibu per day. 11 airlines have flights to Malibu from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

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

    $47 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $48 and $59, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Malibu are EL AL (91%), Virgin Australia (87%) and Aeromexico (87%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Malibu is generally $813, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $54. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $96 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Malibu (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Malibu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 to Malibu

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Malibu. 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$29Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$65Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$78Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$85Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$101Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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