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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to San Francisco
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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?
If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of October, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $119.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
The cheapest day to depart from California to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $178. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $312.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
Our data shows that the cheapest California to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $159. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $549.
What is the cheapest California to San Francisco flight route?
Fly from Ontario to San Francisco for the best California - San Francisco flight prices
How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from California when booking 6 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $143 when searching 6 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from California for as low as $111 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on California to San Francisco flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to San Francisco?
Southwest, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to San Francisco
What airlines fly to San Francisco?
Frontier, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from California to San Francisco on average per day?
399 flights are operational daily from California to San Francisco as of June 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00AM, with 39% of flights per day taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from California to San Francisco on average per week?
As of June 2025, there are 2,794 flights per week flying from California to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $29 |
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Fastest flight time | 1h 07m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from California to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to San Francisco Airport?
As of June 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from California to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and San Francisco, the leading plane model is Embraer 175, making up 15.64% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320neo with 11.70%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 8.92%, and Boeing 737-800 with 8.48%.
Best airlines flying from California to San Francisco
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $27 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,064 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $28 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 2,504 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $29 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,299 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $57 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $57 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,809 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $78 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,964 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $97 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,278 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $107 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews |
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to San Francisco?
We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from California to San Francisco for you.
Can I find flights from California to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to San Francisco from California with this policy.
How can momondo help me find flights from California to San Francisco?
Once all potential California to San Francisco flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from California to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are simply researching potential flights to San Francisco, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to San Francisco from California and alert you when they change.