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$80+ Cheap flights from El Paso to San Francisco (ELP - 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SFO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from El Paso to San Francisco are usually found in February or June, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from El Paso to San Francisco

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$347
Provider with most accurate pricing for El Paso-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for El Paso-San Francisco flights.
From El Paso to San Francisco
One-way flight from El Paso to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from El Paso to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/21:25 pmELP - SFO
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Mon 5/511:02 amSFO - ELP
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$198
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/21:25 pmELP - SFO
2 stops11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/712:24 pmSFO - ELP
1 stop23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/307:00 amELP - SFO
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/75:00 amSFO - ELP
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:35 pmELP - SFO
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Mon 5/58:35 amSFO - ELP
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/167:00 pmELP - SFO
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/221:05 pmSFO - ELP
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/26:58 pmELP - SFO
2 stops22h 22mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/99:24 pmSFO - ELP
2 stops19h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 5/266:00 amELP - SFO
2 stops12h 47mDelta
Mon 6/26:00 amSFO - ELP
2 stops15h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/2$1,298

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to San Francisco that are best for you.

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El Paso

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El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Fri 5/2

1:25 pm-12:31 am

1 stop12h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

11:02 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$198

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Fri 5/2

1:25 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops11h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:24 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop23h 11m

$242

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

5:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$271

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Fri 5/2

4:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops7h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$324

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Fri 5/16

7:00 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

1:05 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$347

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Fri 5/2

6:58 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

9:24 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$464

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-10:03 pm

2 stops15h 03m

$1,298

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Thu 5/15

1:25 pm-12:09 am

1 stop11h 44m

$80

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Tue 4/8

1:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$239

El PasoSan Francisco

ELP - SFO

ELPSFO

El Paso

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-7:54 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$278

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Compare providers for flights from El Paso to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from El Paso to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on El Paso-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from El Paso-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for El Paso-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from El Paso to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from El Paso to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from El Paso to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from El Paso to San Francisco is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from El Paso 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 April 3, 2025.

When flying from El Paso to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 51% versus a flight in the morning.

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 April 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from El Paso to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Paso 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from El Paso to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $198. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $324, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from El Paso to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from El Paso to San Francisco 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 4 airlines flying from El Paso to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from El Paso 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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