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$160+ Cheap flights from Gainesville (GNV) 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$404
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$318
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Cheapest flights from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 5/245:45 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/59:32 amSFO - GNV
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/72:19 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Sun 3/910:40 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/20$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/185:58 pmGNV - OAK
2 stops31h 28mDelta
Sun 4/206:00 amOAK - GNV
2 stops13h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/20$538
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/96:00 amGNV - SJC
2 stops10h 54mDelta
Wed 3/126:15 amSJC - GNV
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/14:12 pmGNV - SJC
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/56:10 amSJC - GNV
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$760

Find flights from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Gainesville

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Sat 5/24

5:45 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

9:32 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$404

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 3/7

2:19 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop10h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

10:40 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 52m

$461

GainesvilleOakland

GNV - OAK

GNVOAK

Gainesville Regional

Fri 4/18

5:58 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Oakland

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-10:28 pm

2 stops13h 28m

$538

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-1:54 pm

2 stops10h 54m

San Jose

Wed 3/12

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$705

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/22

4:13 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Jose

Sun 3/23

7:20 pm-10:51 am

2 stops12h 31m

$893

GainesvilleSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Thu 3/20

5:56 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$160

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/22

6:00 am-1:54 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$287

GainesvilleSan Jose

GNV - SJC

GNVSJC

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/22

4:13 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$299

GainesvilleOakland

GNV - OAK

GNVOAK

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/22

6:00 am-12:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$424

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Deals found on 2/20

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Travel insights for flights from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 GNV to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Gainesville 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 February 20, 2025.

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

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Gainesville, you will be flying from Gainesville Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Gainesville Regional (GNV) is located 4.2 mi from the center of Gainesville.

  • What are the most popular routes from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Gainesville Regional - San Francisco, Gainesville Regional - Oakland or Gainesville Regional - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 2 airlines flying from Gainesville to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$256Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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