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$144+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$557

Round-trip from

$249

One-way from

$144
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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

Tue 12/318:20 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/143:18 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$308
Thu 12/267:05 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mDelta
Mon 1/137:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/18$345
Tue 12/318:20 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/89:17 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$352
Tue 12/242:45 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop13h 00mJetBlue
Wed 1/83:20 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$370
Tue 12/317:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Mon 1/133:05 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$378
Mon 12/3010:59 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop28h 22mFrontier
Fri 1/109:23 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$387
Wed 12/256:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/71:24 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$397
Wed 12/255:59 pmEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/87:00 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$407
Wed 12/2511:50 amEWR - SFO
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/87:00 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$410
Fri 12/276:10 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/145:20 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$416
Wed 12/257:45 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/57:10 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$429
Thu 12/262:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:15 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$460

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Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/17

4:59 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop6h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

12:55 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/17

8:30 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

10:40 am-7:20 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$250

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/11

1:15 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

11:55 pm-11:11 am

1 stop8h 16m

$251

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/11

8:55 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

10:50 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$251

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

4:00 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops23h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

11:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$252

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/8

4:59 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

5:55 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$256

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/14

7:59 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

10:40 pm-6:30 am

1 stop28h 50m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/3

10:59 pm-8:09 am

1 stop12h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

11:47 pm-11:30 am

1 stop8h 43m

$264

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/23

2:30 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

7:11 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$267

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 1/13

5:50 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

12:05 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 41m

$287

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Compare providers for flights to San Francisco

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering San Francisco flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for San Francisco flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering San Francisco flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to San Francisco. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to San Francisco

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from New York to San Francisco takes 11 hours 40 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $260

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $206

Delta

Delta

From $149

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $153

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

San Francisco, CA airport overview

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-story Domestic Airport parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent.  Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center. On average, San Francisco has 52 flights from New York per day from 10 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $38.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San Francisco?

    A round-trip flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $1,116, however they can be found for as little as $38.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to San Francisco Zoo?

    If being close to San Francisco Zoo is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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