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Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:48 amLAS-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:37 amSFO-LAS
1h 37mnonstop
$57Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:48 amLAS-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:37 amSFO-LAS
1h 37mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 3:14 pmONT-SFO
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:28 pm - 10:49 pmSFO-ONT
1h 21mnonstop
$77United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 8:45 amSAN-SFO
1h 45mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:15 amSFO-SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$77Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:43 amLAS-SFO
1h 43mnonstop
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5:46 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-LAS
1h 39mnonstop
$88Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:43 pm - 5:24 pmSAN-SFO
4h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:39 amSFO-SAN
1h 39mnonstop
$94Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 5:50 pmSAN-SFO
1h 42mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:06 amSFO-SAN
1h 36mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 8:10 pmSAN-SFO
6h 55m2 stops
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9:15 am - 11:00 amSFO-SAN
1h 45mnonstop
$112Southwest
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 5:40 pmLAX-SFO
1h 20mnonstop
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10:40 am - 12:10 pmSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
$117Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Delta Logo
8:17 am - 9:44 amLAX-SFO
1h 27mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 10:39 pmSFO-LAX
1h 34mnonstop
$118Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8

Alaska Airlines flights from California to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 4
LAS7:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 43m
SFO8:43 amSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
1h 39m
LAS7:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$88
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
SAN12:43 pmSan Diego
4h 41m
1 stop
SFO5:24 pmSan Francisco
Dec 10
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
1h 39m
SAN8:39 amSan Diego
$94
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 4
LAS11:51 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 45m
SFO1:36 pmSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
1h 39m
LAS7:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$97
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Hawaiian Airlines flights from California to San Francisco

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on California to San Francisco flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
Dec 4
LAS7:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 43m
SFO8:43 amSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
1h 39m
LAS7:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$94
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Hawaiian Airlines
Dec 3
SAN12:43 pmSan Diego
4h 41m
1 stop
SFO5:24 pmSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
1h 39m
SAN8:39 amSan Diego
$95
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Hawaiian Airlines
Dec 4
LAS11:51 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 45m
SFO1:36 pmSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
1h 39m
LAS7:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$114
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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 November 3, 2025.
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Depart

Return

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Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$57

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$58

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Wed 12/3

1:50 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

9:28 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:45 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$77

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

5:46 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$88

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 12/3

12:43 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop4h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$94

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 12/2

4:08 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

6:30 am-8:06 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$97

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 12/10

1:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

9:15 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$112

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

10:40 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

8:17 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

9:05 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$118

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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 $136.

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 $192. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $318.

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 $175. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $600.

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 $157 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

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Best Price Found

$44

Fastest flight time

1h 07m

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 $44. The best round-trip flight deal from California to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $108.
The fastest flight from California to San Francisco takes 1h 07m
Direct flights go from California to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $27Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,113 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $28Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,117 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $30Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,799 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,234 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,996 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,238 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $106Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,033 reviews
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