How long is the flight from United States to San Francisco Bay Area?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as San Francisco or Miami, and flying into San Francisco Bay Area, then you can expect flight times to average 1h 26m and 5h 20m, respectively.

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Frontier

Oct 1

LAX

1h 35m

SFO

Oct 7

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$103

Frontier

Jun 6

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 8

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$104

Multiple Airlines

Jul 1

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Jul 7

SFO

1h 29m

LAX

$105

Frontier

Jul 21

ONT

1h 30m

SFO

Aug 1

SFO

1h 29m

ONT

$105

Frontier

Aug 20

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Aug 24

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$106

Frontier

Aug 19

ONT

1h 32m

SFO

Aug 24

SFO

1h 27m

ONT

$106

Frontier

Jun 15

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Aug 31

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$107

Frontier

Aug 20

ONT

1h 32m

SFO

Aug 28

SFO

1h 27m

ONT

$107

Multiple Airlines

Jun 2

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 3

SFO

1h 34m

LAX

$108

Frontier

Jun 25

ONT

1h 37m

SFO

Jun 29

SFO

1h 32m

ONT

$108

Frontier

May 29

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 1

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$109

Frontier

Jun 23

ONT

1h 37m

SFO

Jun 29

SFO

1h 32m

ONT

$109

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Frontier

Jun 29

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$84

Frontier

Jun 29

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Aug 3

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$87

Frontier

Jun 19

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jun 27

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$88

Frontier

Jun 4

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

Jun 15

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$89

Frontier

Jun 20

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$92

Frontier

Sep 26

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 4

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$93

Frontier

Sep 25

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 3

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$94

Frontier

Aug 14

LAX

1h 17m

SJC

Aug 17

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$98

Frontier

Jun 5

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

Jun 8

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$100

Frontier

Jun 29

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$101

Frontier

Jun 26

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$102

Frontier

Jun 8

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

Jun 15

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$103

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7:43 pm - 9:18 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 35mnonstop

7:30 pm - 9:01 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 31mnonstop

$103Frontier

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7

7:22 pm - 9:04 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 42mnonstop

3:21 pm - 4:59 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 38mnonstop

$104Frontier

Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2

8:39 pm - 10:09 pm

ONT

SFO

1h 30mnonstop

9:28 am - 10:57 am

SFO

ONT

1h 29mnonstop

$105Frontier

Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Aug 1

5:52 pm - 8:19 pm

SEA

SFO

2h 27mnonstop

5:55 am - 8:11 am

SFO

SEA

2h 16mnonstop

$177Delta

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10

7:00 am - 10:44 am

JFK

SFO

6h 44mnonstop

10:45 pm - 7:20 am

SFO

JFK

5h 35mnonstop

$287Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

8:15 am - 11:18 am

EWR

SFO

6h 03mnonstop

11:59 pm - 8:37 am

SFO

EWR

5h 38mnonstop

$302United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

1:30 pm - 10:43 pm

EWR

SJC

12h 13m

2 stops

7:24 pm - 11:31 am

SJC

EWR

13h 07m

2 stops

$302American Airlines

Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 8

2:00 pm - 7:12 pm

LGA

SFO

8h 12m

1 stop

5:05 am - 4:05 pm

SFO

LGA

8h 00m

1 stop

$307United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

7:15 am - 4:25 pm

LGA

SFO

12h 10m

1 stop

9:25 am - 7:40 pm

SFO

LGA

7h 15m

1 stop

$312Southwest

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12

3:25 pm - 10:15 pm

JFK

SJC

9h 50m

2 stops

7:13 pm - 10:41 am

SJC

JFK

12h 28m

2 stops

$339American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

7:43 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 10/7

7:30 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$103

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

7:22 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

3:21 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$104

Quickest round-trip

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Tue 7/21

8:39 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

9:28 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$105

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/9

5:52 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

5:55 am-8:11 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$177

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-10:44 am

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

10:45 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$287

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 9/9

8:15 am-11:18 am

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

11:59 pm-8:37 am

Nonstop5h 38m

$302

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Tue 6/2

1:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops12h 13m

San Jose

Mon 6/8

7:24 pm-11:31 am

2 stops13h 07m

$302

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

2:00 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

5:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$307

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/8

7:15 am-4:25 pm

1 stop12h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

9:25 am-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$312

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 50m

San Jose

Mon 9/14

7:13 pm-10:41 am

2 stops12h 28m

$339

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from United States is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $217. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from United States because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $344.

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Summary info about San Francisco Bay Area flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$60
Best Round-Trip Price	$103
Fastest flight time	1h 30m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from United States in the last 72 hours is $60 (Los Angeles to San Francisco).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from United States in the last 72 hours is $103 (Los Angeles to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from United States takes 1h 30m (Ontario to San Francisco).

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May has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco Bay Area, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

What airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the best day of the week to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Flying to San Francisco Bay Area on a Friday or Thursday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is on a Monday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to San Francisco Bay Area?

Prices for flights to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to San Francisco Bay Area?

The number of operators available for flights to San Francisco Bay Area is 76 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Bay Area. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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