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$38+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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Cheap flight deals from USA to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated February 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$38
(iWofly)

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 USA to San Francisco
One-way flight from USA 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 USA to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 4/37:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 4/76:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/26$71
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/314:05 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Tue 4/16:10 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/26$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sat 3/221:04 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sat 3/298:03 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/26$96
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 3/277:10 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/316:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/158:36 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/22:38 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$111
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/126:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 3/121:50 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sat 4/261:40 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/266:49 pmSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/26$133
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 4/18:59 pmDFW - SFO
Nonstop4h 09mFrontier
Sat 4/512:08 amSFO - DFW
Nonstop3h 38mFrontier
Deal found 2/25$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/17:26 pmSEA - SFO
1 stop14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/811:28 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/15:45 amSEA - SFO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/85:40 amSFO - SEA
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/13:15 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/111:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/26$144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/271:35 pmSEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Thu 4/36:05 amSFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/26$147

Find flights from USA to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 26, 2025.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$71

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

4:05 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

6:10 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$91

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

1:04 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

8:03 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$96

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$100

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

12:58 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

8:20 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$102

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:50 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$120

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/26

1:40 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

6:49 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$133

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/26

12:55 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

1:35 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$137

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/1

7:26 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

11:28 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$142

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

3:15 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:00 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$144

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Travel insights for flights from USA to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from USA to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 US to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from USA to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 26, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (162 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from USA to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from United States?

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

  • How popular is this USA to San Francisco flight route?

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

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

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

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

    Consider Iberia (88%), Japan Airlines (87%) or Qantas Airways (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from USA to San Francisco.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from USA to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $604, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $30. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $199.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from USA to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$37Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$73Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$83Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$94Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$100Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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