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$97+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco (SBP - 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco are usually found in June or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Luis Obispo County-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Luis Obispo County-San Francisco flights.
From San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco
One-way flight from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/32:05 pmSBP - SFO
1 stop9h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/47:24 amSFO - SBP
1 stop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/182:43 pmSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/197:00 pmSFO - SBP
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$199
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:00 amSBP - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/65:15 pmSFO - SBP
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$418

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San Luis Obispo

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 6/3

2:05 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

7:24 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$182

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 4/18

2:43 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

7:00 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

5:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$418

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 6/11

2:05 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$97

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 4/24

6:05 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 42m

$181

San Luis ObispoSan Francisco

SBP - SFO

SBPSFO

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 6/11

5:55 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$204

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Deals found on 4/9

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 San Luis Obispo-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-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 San Luis Obispo-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 San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is 23 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 San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from SBP to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 San Luis Obispo 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 airports do I use to fly from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from San Luis Obispo, then you need to book flights from San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco. There are 7 flights from County (SBP) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from County are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 08m is how long a nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco round-trip from $182. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Alaska Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco consider choosing Avianca (71%), Copa Airlines (70%) or Emirates (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $956, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (San Luis Obispo County - San Francisco), is priced around $199.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to San Francisco?

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

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