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$29+ Cheap flights from California to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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One-way from

$29
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from California to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2510:16 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Wed 1/112:59 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$58
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/248:21 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Fri 1/38:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$58
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/263:21 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Tue 12/316:07 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$61
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2312:00 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Fri 1/35:32 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:08 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Tue 12/313:57 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:47 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Mon 12/305:11 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Tue 1/710:53 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$119
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/306:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/48:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/183:08 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/89:30 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$146
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:16 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/26:00 amSFO - SAN
2 stops40h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$152
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:13 pmLAS - SFO
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:36 pmSFO - LAS
1 stop24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$153
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$176

Find flights from California to San Francisco within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

4:12 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

10:54 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$42

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

8:23 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$44

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 1/16

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

4:26 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$49

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 1/7

3:58 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

7:00 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$52

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 1/16

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$53

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Sat 1/18

9:23 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

9:36 am-11:12 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$57

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 1/17

6:15 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

7:40 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$57

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Thu 1/9

10:47 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

4:50 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$57

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Mon 1/13

6:45 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

9:59 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$58

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Fri 1/31

7:20 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

8:35 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$59

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from California to San Francisco

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

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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (143 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Southwest and American 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,295 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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?

    Flights from California to San Francisco have been viewed 447 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $29 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $29 and United Airlines from $46 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Ontario - San Francisco or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco, Los Angeles - San Francisco is the most popular route 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: Horizon Air (100%), Korean Air (99%), EL AL( 89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to San Francisco is $33. On average you can expect to pay $691. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $38.

  • 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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$36Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$52Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$72Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$94Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$180Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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