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$149+ Cheap flights from Memphis to San Francisco (MEM - 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Memphis to San Francisco are usually found in November or September, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Memphis to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Frontier)

One-way from

$149
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$487
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/37:44 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Thu 4/106:00 amSFO - MEM
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/146:59 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop14h 53mDelta
Sat 4/1910:30 pmSFO - MEM
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/24$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 7/812:30 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Tue 7/156:45 amSFO - MEM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 7/19:39 amMEM - SFO
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/125:23 amSFO - MEM
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/176:50 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/2512:24 amSFO - MEM
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$407
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/248:13 pmMEM - SFO
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2911:48 amSFO - MEM
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$413

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Memphis

Thu 4/3

7:44 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

6:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$297

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MEM - SFO

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Memphis

Mon 4/14

6:59 pm-7:52 am

1 stop14h 53m

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Fri 4/18

12:47 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 36m

$331

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MEM - SFO

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Memphis

Mon 4/14

5:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

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Fri 4/18

6:05 am-4:30 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$412

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MEM - SFO

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Memphis

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

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Wed 5/7

12:43 am-9:46 am

1 stop7h 03m

$415

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Mon 4/14

5:26 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

12:21 am-10:27 am

1 stop8h 06m

$433

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Thu 6/19

1:05 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops11h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-10:57 pm

3 stops20h 58m

$527

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Sat 5/31

4:58 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 24m

$149

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$167

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Sat 5/31

8:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$205

MemphisSan Francisco

MEM - SFO

MEMSFO

Memphis

Fri 6/13

7:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$209

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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 Memphis to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Memphis-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-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 Memphis-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 Memphis to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Memphis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Memphis to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis 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 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Memphis to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Memphis to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Memphis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Memphis to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Memphis to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $331 and $412, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $167 and $205, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Memphis 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 5 airlines flying from Memphis to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Memphis 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$384Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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