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

Jun 5

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 13

SFO

1h 41m

LAX

$103

Frontier

Jul 17

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Jul 18

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$104

Frontier

May 24

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 3

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$105

Frontier

Jul 28

ONT

1h 30m

SFO

Aug 4

SFO

1h 33m

ONT

$106

Frontier

Jun 12

LAX

1h 33m

SFO

Jun 13

SFO

1h 41m

LAX

$106

Multiple Airlines

May 30

LAX

1h 30m

SFO

Jun 9

SFO

1h 41m

LAX

$107

Frontier

Jun 8

ONT

1h 38m

SFO

Jun 11

SFO

1h 32m

ONT

$108

Frontier

Jun 4

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 5

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$108

Frontier

Aug 11

ONT

1h 30m

SFO

Aug 13

SFO

1h 29m

ONT

$109

Frontier

May 27

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

May 29

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$109

Frontier

Jun 17

ONT

1h 37m

SFO

Jun 23

SFO

1h 35m

ONT

$110

Frontier

May 28

LAX

1h 42m

SFO

Jun 2

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$110

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Frontier

Sep 11

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Sep 12

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$96

Frontier

Jun 1

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

Jun 6

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$101

Frontier

Jun 1

LAX

1h 16m

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Jun 4

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$102

Frontier

Jul 31

LAX

1h 17m

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Aug 1

SJC

1h 25m

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$104

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Jul 3

LAX

1h 15m

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Jul 6

SJC

1h 25m

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$105

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Jun 5

LAX

1h 16m

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Jun 8

SJC

1h 23m

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$106

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May 30

LAX

1h 16m

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Jul 31

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$107

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Jun 6

LAX

1h 16m

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Jun 13

SJC

1h 21m

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$108

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Jul 2

LAX

1h 15m

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Jul 9

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$110

Frontier

Jun 19

LAX

1h 15m

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Jun 27

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$114

Frontier

Jun 19

LAX

1h 15m

SJC

Jun 28

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$116

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May 28

LAX

1h 16m

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Jun 1

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$117

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5:54 pm - 7:36 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 42mnonstop

3:26 pm - 5:07 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 41mnonstop

$103Frontier

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

7:07 pm - 8:40 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 33mnonstop

8:23 pm - 9:54 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 31mnonstop

$104Frontier

Fri, Jul 17 - Sat, Jul 18

5:20 pm - 12:50 am

SEA

SFO

7h 30m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 1:40 am

SFO

SEA

6h 55m

1 stop

$157Southwest

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

2:20 pm - 10:45 pm

SEA

SFO

8h 25m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 12:40 am

SFO

SEA

7h 20m

2 stops

$158Southwest

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

8:45 am - 11:03 am

SEA

SFO

2h 18mnonstop

9:10 pm - 11:32 pm

SFO

SEA

2h 22mnonstop

$177United Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16

6:13 am - 8:50 am

ORD

SFO

4h 37mnonstop

11:30 pm - 5:53 am

SFO

ORD

4h 23mnonstop

$272United Airlines

Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10

5:55 pm - 11:59 pm

ORD

SFO

8h 04m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 9:48 pm

SFO

ORD

6h 28m

1 stop

$277Delta

Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15

9:30 pm - 1:24 am

JFK

SFO

6h 54mnonstop

4:00 pm - 12:50 am

SFO

JFK

5h 50mnonstop

$287Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

9:05 pm - 12:39 am

JFK

SFO

6h 34mnonstop

9:24 pm - 6:00 am

SFO

JFK

5h 36mnonstop

$288American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

6:48 am - 3:31 pm

JFK

SJC

11h 43m

2 stops

6:01 am - 8:20 pm

SJC

JFK

11h 19m

1 stop

$312American Airlines

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

5:54 pm-7:36 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

3:26 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$103

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/17

7:07 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

8:23 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$104

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 6/5

5:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

6:45 pm-1:40 am

1 stop6h 55m

$157

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/3

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

5:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops7h 20m

$158

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/9

8:45 am-11:03 am

Nonstop2h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

9:10 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$177

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

6:13 am-8:50 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

11:30 pm-5:53 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$272

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

5:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

1:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$277

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

9:30 pm-1:24 am

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

4:00 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$287

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

9:05 pm-12:39 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

9:24 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$288

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/2

6:48 am-3:31 pm

2 stops11h 43m

San Jose

Tue 6/9

6:01 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$312

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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	$62
Best Round-Trip Price	$103
Fastest flight time	1h 37m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from United States in the last 72 hours is $62 (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 37m (Ontario to San Francisco).

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May has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco Bay Area, with a 14% 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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