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$39+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco (SFO)

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$57
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$39
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$155

Good round-trip deal

$95 or less

Good one-way deal

$46 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to San Francisco
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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$55
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.
Wed 4/169:00 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/273:00 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$57
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$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$57
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:40 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 4/2011:43 amSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$67
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$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$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$72
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/114:16 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/144:23 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$74
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$74
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$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$77

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San Francisco 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 that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Wed 4/16

9:00 am-10:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$57

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

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Thu 4/17

6:40 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

11:43 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$67

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

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

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Fri 4/11

4:16 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

4:23 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$74

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from California to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San Francisco. 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.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Francisco. 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 SFO 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 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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from California to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from California?

    For a flight from California to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $39 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $39 and Alaska Airlines from $39 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to San Francisco?

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aer Lingus (92%), Gulf Air (89%), Qantas Airways( 89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to San Francisco is $46. On average you can expect to pay $1,138. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $78.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from California to San Francisco 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to San Francisco. 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$29Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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