How often are flights from El Paso to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 50% of flights between El Paso and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 21 minutes.

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

As of November 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from El Paso to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 50% of flights taking off on this day.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between El Paso and San Francisco?

Phoenix (PHX) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

Southwest, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from El Paso according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from El Paso to San Francisco?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $232.

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

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from El Paso to San Francisco

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from El Paso to San Francisco?

Las Vegas (LAS) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 53m.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Paso to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from El Paso to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 05m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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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 September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $236.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from El Paso to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $230. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $408.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest El Paso to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $177. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $356.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from El Paso when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $308 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from El Paso for as low as $240 on momondo.

How have El Paso to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for El Paso to San Francisco flights are approximately 45% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is El Paso to San Francisco by plane?
The straight-line distance from El Paso to San Francisco is 992.8 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from El Paso Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from El Paso to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from El Paso to San Francisco is American Airlines (43% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Southwest (30%) and Frontier (27%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $140	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,099 reviews	Search Frontier flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,038 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $232	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,254 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Southwest flight deals from El Paso to San Francisco start from $232 round-trip. Over the 2 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $375 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from El Paso 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 February, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $236.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from El Paso to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $230. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $408.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest El Paso to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $177. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $356.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

How have El Paso to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for El Paso to San Francisco flights are approximately 45% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Frontier is the most popular carrier operating from El Paso to San Francisco

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

How often are flights from El Paso to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 50% of flights between El Paso and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 21 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Paso to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between El Paso and San Francisco?

Phoenix (PHX) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from El Paso to San Francisco?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $232.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from El Paso to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 05m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from El Paso to San Francisco?

Las Vegas (LAS) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 53m.

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

As of November 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from El Paso to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 50% of flights taking off on this day.

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