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 Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into San Francisco Bay Area, then you can expect flight times to average 10h 55m and 10h 15m, respectively.

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Frontier

Jul 1

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Jul 4

SFO

1h 43m

LAX

$103

Frontier

Aug 20

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Aug 31

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$104

Frontier

Jun 30

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Jul 3

SFO

1h 43m

LAX

$105

Frontier

Jul 22

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Jul 27

SFO

1h 36m

LAX

$106

Frontier

Jul 20

ONT

1h 32m

SFO

Jul 30

SFO

1h 34m

ONT

$107

Multiple Airlines

Jul 2

LAX

1h 22m

SFO

Jul 4

SFO

1h 43m

LAX

$107

Frontier

Jul 20

ONT

1h 32m

SFO

Jul 30

SFO

1h 34m

ONT

$108

Multiple Airlines

Jul 11

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Jul 13

SFO

1h 36m

LAX

$108

Frontier

Aug 3

ONT

1h 32m

SFO

Aug 19

SFO

1h 30m

ONT

$109

Alaska Airlines

Aug 5

LAX

1h 24m

SFO

Aug 8

SFO

1h 37m

LAX

$109

Frontier

Aug 12

ONT

1h 27m

SFO

Aug 13

SFO

1h 29m

ONT

$110

Frontier

Jun 27

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Jul 7

SFO

1h 36m

LAX

$110

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Frontier

Jul 2

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$84

Frontier

Jul 2

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$85

Frontier

Jul 16

LAX

1h 17m

SJC

Jul 20

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$86

Frontier

Jul 23

LAX

1h 17m

SJC

Jul 30

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$87

Frontier

Jul 2

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$89

Frontier

Jul 3

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$90

Frontier

Jul 2

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$91

Frontier

Jul 2

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$93

Frontier

Oct 12

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 27

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$95

Frontier

Sep 28

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 1

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$97

Frontier

Sep 11

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Sep 13

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$98

Frontier

Jul 3

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jul 4

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$100

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6:02 pm - 7:35 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 33mnonstop

8:21 pm - 10:04 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 43mnonstop

$103Frontier

Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4

7:22 pm - 9:00 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 38mnonstop

8:30 pm - 10:08 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 38mnonstop

$104Frontier

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 31

7:15 am - 8:39 am

LAX

SFO

1h 24mnonstop

8:30 am - 10:07 am

SFO

LAX

1h 37mnonstop

$109Alaska Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 8

5:51 pm - 8:19 pm

SEA

SFO

2h 28mnonstop

1:05 pm - 3:24 pm

SFO

SEA

2h 19mnonstop

$167Delta

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

1:20 pm - 3:31 pm

SEA

SFO

2h 11mnonstop

3:50 pm - 6:00 pm

SFO

SEA

2h 10mnonstop

$169Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7

7:20 am - 9:38 am

SEA

SFO

2h 18mnonstop

6:20 am - 8:31 am

SFO

SEA

2h 11mnonstop

$172Delta

Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 4

7:10 am - 1:15 pm

SEA

SFO

6h 05m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:15 pm

SFO

SEA

6h 40m

1 stop

$186Southwest

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

6:10 am - 12:49 pm

SEA

SFO

6h 39m

1 stop

10:22 am - 4:21 pm

SFO

SEA

5h 59m

1 stop

$187American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

6:05 am - 2:05 pm

LGA

SFO

11h 00m

2 stops

5:00 am - 8:10 pm

SFO

LGA

12h 10m

2 stops

$310Southwest

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15

12:21 pm - 5:49 pm

EWR

SFO

8h 28m

1 stop

5:30 am - 4:29 pm

SFO

EWR

7h 59m

1 stop

$347American Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

6:02 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

8:21 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$103

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

7:22 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

8:30 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$104

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

7:15 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

8:30 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$109

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/2

5:51 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

1:05 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$167

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/1

1:20 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

3:50 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$169

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/29

7:20 am-9:38 am

Nonstop2h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

6:20 am-8:31 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$172

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/19

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$186

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/2

6:10 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

10:22 am-4:21 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$187

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/12

6:05 am-2:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$310

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 8/14

12:21 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

5:30 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$347

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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 $220. 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 $342.

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

Best One-Way Price	$59
Best Round-Trip Price	$103
Fastest flight time	1h 24m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from United States in the last 5 days is $59 (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 5 days is $103 (Los Angeles to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from United States takes 1h 24m (Los Angeles to San Francisco).

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May has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco Bay Area, with a 16% 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, Delta and American Airlines 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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 74 as of June 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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