San Francisco Bay Area

$24+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco Bay Area

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LAX — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$55
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$26
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-San Francisco flight deals.
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From California to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from California to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% 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 California to San Francisco Bay Area
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 April 17, 2025.

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.
Thu 5/16:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/59:57 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$55
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Fri 5/28:22 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Mon 5/55:49 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$56
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Thu 5/1511:47 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/165:36 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$56
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Fri 5/98:24 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sun 5/118:34 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$56
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:59 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/58:30 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$57
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/83:10 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/107:05 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$57
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.
Mon 5/128:07 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:25 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$57
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:33 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 5/124:14 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$58
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:00 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/34:54 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$63
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:57 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/83:45 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$63
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Fri 5/27:28 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Mon 5/53:45 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$66
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/3010:35 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$67

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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

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:57 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$55

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/2

8:22 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

5:49 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$56

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/15

11:47 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Fri 5/16

5:36 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$56

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fri 5/9

8:24 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

8:34 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$56

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/1

9:59 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:30 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$57

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

10:54 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$57

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 5/12

8:07 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:25 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$57

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 5/9

6:33 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

4:14 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$58

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/30

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:54 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$63

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

1:57 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

3:45 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$63

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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 $393). 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (181 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $26. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $29 while deals on Frontier start at $30 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 $393). 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 California to San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$76FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$54Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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