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$38+ Cheap flights from North America to San Francisco (SFO)

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LAX — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from North America to San Francisco

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$53
(Frontier)

One-way from

$38
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$45 or less

Good one-way deal

$39 or less
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From North America to San Francisco
One-way flight from North America to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from North America to San Francisco
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This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/51:04 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 3/123:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$53
This Traveloka 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 Traveloka is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/294:31 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$94
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:40 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Wed 4/236:25 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/19$117
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/258:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Thu 3/2712:15 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 39mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$119
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:25 amSEA - SFO
1 stop6h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/29:20 amSFO - SEA
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 3/1512:03 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Mon 3/1710:59 pmSFO - SEA
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$123
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.
Thu 3/1311:50 amSEA - SFO
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Sun 3/166:05 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/20$127
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:12 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2910:59 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$128
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/147:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/167:30 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$137
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/85:15 amSFO - LAX
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$143
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:15 amSEA - SFO
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Mon 4/74:15 pmSFO - SEA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$151
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:59 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/25:59 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$153

Find flights from North America to San Francisco within your budget

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

Fly from

North America

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

1:04 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

3:30 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$53

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:31 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$94

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

12:52 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

4:22 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$111

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

8:20 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$112

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

6:40 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

6:25 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$117

DallasSan Francisco

DFW - SFO

DFWSFO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/25

8:59 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

12:15 am-5:54 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$119

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/13

2:02 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

6:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$122

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/27

10:20 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

12:15 am-9:29 am

1 stop9h 14m

$123

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/13

9:25 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

6:05 am-8:26 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

4:12 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

10:59 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$128

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Best time to book a flight from North America to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from North America to San Francisco

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from North America 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from North America 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 North America to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from North America 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from 0NA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 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 February 20, 2025.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North America 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 North America?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from North America. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this North America to San Francisco flight route?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from North America to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from North America to San Francisco on time: Iberia (88%), Japan Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from North America to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $580 for a flight from North America to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $31 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $142.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 North America to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from North America to San Francisco 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 10 airlines flying from North America to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from North America 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$92Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$100Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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