$31+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area
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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $55 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $33 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $155 |
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Cheapest flights from California to San Francisco Bay AreaExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2810:40 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/512:58 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$55
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:00 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/128:20 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$55
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:45 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/46:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$57
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/2212:49 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/227:25 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$57
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/109:00 amLAX - SJC
1 stop4h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/152:04 pmSJC - LAX
1 stop4h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$68
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/295:19 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2910:35 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27![United Airlines logo]()
$72
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 6/16:41 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/19:18 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28![United Airlines logo]()
$72
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/812:58 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/85:37 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$72
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:11 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/198:20 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$74
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/289:21 pmBUR - OAK
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/58:37 pmOAK - BUR
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$75
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/259:59 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/286:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$77
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/257:00 amBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/298:30 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27![United Airlines logo]()
$77
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.
Fly from
California
Fly to
San Francisco Bay Area
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Santa AnaOakland
SNA - OAK
SNAOAK
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 4/28
10:40 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop1h 23m
Oakland
Mon 5/5
12:58 pm-2:26 pm
Nonstop1h 28m
$55
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Sat 5/3
7:45 pm-9:30 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
San Francisco
Sun 5/4
6:40 am-8:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
$57
BurbankSan Francisco
BUR - SFO
BURSFO
Burbank Bob Hope
Sat 4/26
12:49 pm-2:14 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San Francisco
Sat 5/3
7:25 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
$66
BurbankSan Francisco
BUR - SFO
BURSFO
Burbank Bob Hope
Tue 4/22
12:49 pm-2:14 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 4/23
8:20 am-9:36 am
Nonstop1h 16m
$67
Los AngelesSan Jose
LAX - SJC
LAXSJC
Los Angeles
Thu 4/10
9:00 am-1:55 pm
1 stop4h 55m
San Jose
Sat 4/12
7:54 pm-6:15 am
1 stop10h 21m
$68
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 4/29
5:19 pm-7:03 pm
Nonstop1h 44m
San Francisco
Tue 4/29
10:35 pm-12:18 am
Nonstop1h 43m
$72
OntarioSan Francisco
ONT - SFO
ONTSFO
Ontario
Sun 6/1
6:41 pm-8:08 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
San Francisco
Sun 6/1
9:18 pm-10:45 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
$72
Santa AnaSan Francisco
SNA - SFO
SNASFO
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 4/8
12:58 pm-2:31 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
San Francisco
Tue 4/8
5:37 pm-7:08 pm
Nonstop1h 31m
$72
BurbankOakland
BUR - OAK
BUROAK
Burbank Bob Hope
Mon 4/28
9:21 pm-9:02 am
1 stop11h 41m
Oakland
Mon 5/5
8:37 pm-7:10 am
1 stop10h 33m
$75
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Fri 4/25
9:59 pm-11:42 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
San Francisco
Mon 4/28
6:40 am-8:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
$77
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Best time to book a flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from California to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 CA to XIH?
Find hourly flight availability from California to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 28, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Friday (168 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).
Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from California to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.6
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.6
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.6
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.6
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.6
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.6
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.8
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 11
10.0
ExcellentDena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 10 airlines flying from California to San Francisco Bay Area
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 28, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$19 | Average$72 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$27 | Average$103 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$28 | Average$188 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$45 | Average$335 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$46 | Average$218 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$48 | Average$134 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$56 | Average$291 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$218 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$78 | Average$133 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$269 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |