What airlines fly to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 27% 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 week?

As of February 2026, there are 2,079 flights per week flying from California to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from California to San Francisco on average per day?

297 flights are operational daily from California to San Francisco as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 38% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

Flight times from California to San Francisco vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into San Francisco (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 1h 20m on average. Another popular route from California to San Francisco is flying from Santa Ana to San Francisco, which will take roughly 1h 33m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to San Francisco?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to San Francisco

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 February 2026, there are 9 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.

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LAS

SFO

1h 48mnonstop

7:32 pm - 9:14 pm

SFO

LAS

1h 42mnonstop

$61Frontier

Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14

4:47 pm - 6:37 pm

LAS

SFO

1h 50mnonstop

9:33 pm - 11:15 pm

SFO

LAS

1h 42mnonstop

$64Frontier

Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 17

1:28 pm - 3:14 pm

PSP

SFO

1h 46mnonstop

8:45 pm - 10:35 pm

SFO

PSP

1h 50mnonstop

$117United Airlines

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7:00 pm - 12:15 am

SAN

SFO

5h 15m

1 stop

5:05 am - 9:30 am

SFO

SAN

4h 25m

1 stop

$117Southwest

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11

11:10 am - 6:15 pm

SAN

SFO

7h 05m

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5:05 am - 11:00 am

SFO

SAN

5h 55m

1 stop

$122Southwest

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7:51 am - 9:45 am

PSP

SFO

1h 54mnonstop

8:45 pm - 10:35 pm

SFO

PSP

1h 50mnonstop

$127United Airlines

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7:41 am - 9:28 am

PSP

SFO

1h 47mnonstop

8:02 pm - 9:41 pm

SFO

PSP

1h 39mnonstop

$137Alaska Airlines

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5:10 pm - 11:54 pm

PSP

SFO

6h 44m

1 stop

5:55 am - 12:20 pm

SFO

PSP

6h 25m

1 stop

$158Delta

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9:00 pm - 10:41 pm

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SFO

1h 41mnonstop

8:51 pm - 10:29 pm

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SNA

1h 38mnonstop

$178Alaska Airlines

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7:00 am - 6:44 pm

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SFO

11h 44m

2 stops

6:00 am - 9:32 pm

SFO

LGB

15h 32m

2 stops

$304Delta

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Mar 14

LAX5:05 amLos Angeles

1h 30m

SFO6:35 amSan Francisco

Mar 17

SFO5:05 amSan Francisco

5h 05m

1 stop

LAX10:10 amLos Angeles

$100

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Mar 7

LAX5:05 amLos Angeles

1h 30m

SFO6:35 amSan Francisco

Mar 9

SFO6:40 amSan Francisco

1h 25m

LAX8:05 amLos Angeles

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LAX5:40 amLos Angeles

1h 30m

SFO7:10 amSan Francisco

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SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

1h 25m

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$106

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Mar 12

PSP1:28 pmPalm Springs

1h 46m

SFO3:14 pmSan Francisco

Mar 16

SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco

1h 50m

PSP10:35 pmPalm Springs

$117

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Mar 5

SAN7:55 amSan Diego

1h 50m

SFO9:45 amSan Francisco

Mar 9

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

1h 40m

SAN8:40 amSan Diego

$127

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Feb 28

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

1h 50m

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SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

4h 07m

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SAN10:07 amSan Diego

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6:00 am-7:48 am

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7:32 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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4:47 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

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Fri 4/17

9:33 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

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1:28 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

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Mon 3/16

8:45 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

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7:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

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5:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

$117

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11:10 am-6:15 pm

2 stops7h 05m

San Francisco

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5:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 55m

$122

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7:51 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 54m

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8:45 pm-10:35 pm

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7:41 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

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8:02 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

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Palm Springs

Fri 2/27

5:10 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 44m

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Sat 2/28

5:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$158

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/23

9:00 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

8:51 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$178

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-6:44 pm

2 stops11h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$304

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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 February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $142.

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 $201. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $346.

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 $363.

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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 $172 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 $112 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.

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As of February 2026, there are 9 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 Boeing 737-800, making up 13.98% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 11.53%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 9.63%, and Embraer 175 with 9.28%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $22	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,430 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $25	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,052 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $28	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,829 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $57	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,254 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $67	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,850 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $77	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,280 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,172 reviews	Search Delta flights
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If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $142.

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The cheapest day to depart from California to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $201. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $346.

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 $363.

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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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to San Francisco?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to San Francisco

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How many flights depart from California to San Francisco on average per day?

297 flights are operational daily from California to San Francisco as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 38% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to San Francisco on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 2,079 flights per week flying from California to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

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