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Cheap flights from California to San Francisco from $41

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Frontier Logo
8:45 am - 10:38 am
LAS
-
SFO
1h 53mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:14 pm - 8:56 pm
SFO
-
LAS
1h 42mnonstop
$59Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
Frontier Logo
10:05 am - 11:54 am
LAS
-
SFO
1h 49mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:18 pm - 11:57 pm
SFO
-
LAS
1h 39mnonstop
$72Frontier
Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 4:32 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1h 41mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 8:22 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1h 42mnonstop
$92Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 4:32 pm
SAN
-
SFO
1h 41mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 1:25 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1h 44mnonstop
$93Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 8:07 pm
PSP
-
SFO
5h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 2:56 pm
SFO
-
PSP
1h 46mnonstop
$127United Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 8:10 pm
PSP
-
SFO
2h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 1:46 pm
SFO
-
PSP
4h 36m1 stop
$137United Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 13
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 11:50 am
BUR
-
SFO
4h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
-
BUR
9h 50m2 stops
$142Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 1:50 pm
BUR
-
SFO
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 9:55 pm
SFO
-
BUR
6h 30m1 stop
$147Southwest
Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 11
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 11:28 pm
SBA
-
SFO
10h 18m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:16 pm
SFO
-
SBA
10h 16m2 stops
$266Delta
Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 24
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 11:30 pm
SBA
-
SFO
10h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
-
SBA
15h 50m2 stops
$274Delta
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23

Frontier flights from California to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on California to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 29
LAS8:45 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 53m
SFO10:38 amSan Francisco
Feb 1
SFO7:14 pmSan Francisco
1h 42m
LAS8:56 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$59
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Frontier
Jan 7
LAS10:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 49m
SFO11:54 amSan Francisco
Jan 8
SFO10:18 pmSan Francisco
1h 39m
LAS11:57 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$72
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Frontier
Jan 8
LAS6:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 48m
SFO7:53 amSan Francisco
Jan 8
SFO2:13 pmSan Francisco
1h 44m
LAS3:57 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$73
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Alaska Airlines flights from California to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 13
SAN2:51 pmSan Diego
1h 41m
SFO4:32 pmSan Francisco
Jan 13
SFO6:40 pmSan Francisco
1h 42m
SAN8:22 pmSan Diego
$92
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 31
LAX11:00 amLos Angeles
1h 30m
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
Feb 7
SFO4:03 pmSan Francisco
1h 34m
LAX5:37 pmLos Angeles
$96
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 7
SAN8:59 pmSan Diego
1h 48m
SFO10:47 pmSan Francisco
Jan 10
SFO10:16 amSan Francisco
1h 33m
SAN11:49 amSan Diego
$97
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

8:45 am-10:38 am

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

7:14 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$59

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/7

10:05 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

10:18 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$72

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 1/13

2:51 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

6:40 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$92

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 1/13

2:51 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:41 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$93

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Wed 1/7

2:25 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

1:10 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$127

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Wed 1/7

6:10 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

9:10 am-1:46 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$137

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/7

7:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$142

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 1/10

7:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

3:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$147

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/12

1:10 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops10h 18m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-4:16 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$266

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/18

1:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

8:05 pm-11:55 am

2 stops15h 50m

$274

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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 January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $133.

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 $197. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $354.

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 $179. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $493.

What is the cheapest California to San Francisco flight route?

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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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $167 when searching 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 $117 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.

Can stopping save me money on California to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to San Francisco.

Cheap California to San Francisco flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to San Francisco

Best Price Found

$59

Fastest flight time

0h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from California in the past 72 hours is $59. The best round-trip flight deal from California to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $113.
The fastest flight from California to San Francisco takes 0h 55m
Direct flights go from California to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From California there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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    Prices for flights from California to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from California to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $24Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $26Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $30Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,820 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,477 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,093 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $106Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,897 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,055 reviews
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