Riverside

$48+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Riverside, 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Riverside 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 Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$48
(iWofly)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$158
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From San Francisco to Riverside
One-way flight from San Francisco to Riverside
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 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 4/16$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.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 4/16$112
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/216:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Tue 7/156:30 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/16$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/209:54 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$118
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$122
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:25 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Thu 5/221:40 pmLAX - SFO
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2010:35 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2110:45 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/69:15 amSFO - LAX
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/207:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$227

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

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San Francisco

Fly to

Riverside

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Depart

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

$100

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

11:23 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$112

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/25

1:30 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

9:54 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$118

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$122

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

7:35 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

1:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$147

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

10:35 pm-7:21 am

1 stop8h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

10:45 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$217

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

9:15 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/20

7:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$227

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

10:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$48

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$50

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Riverside

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riverside 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 Riverside

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Riverside. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Riverside. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from San Francisco to Riverside 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Riverside, 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 Riverside?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Riverside 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 Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Riverside. 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to R1V are scheduled on a Thursday (192 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (87 on average).

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

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

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Riverside have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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 Riverside?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Riverside. On average, San Francisco has 137 outbound flights to Riverside per day from 11 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $48. Users have also found prices from $50 and $52 on Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Riverside from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: EL AL (95%), Fiji Airways (95%), China Eastern( 93%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Riverside? While on average our users pay $762, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around $100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Riverside. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$58Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$75Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$76Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$101Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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