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

Apr 28

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

May 5

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$92

Multiple Airlines

Apr 28

LAX

1h 31m

SFO

Apr 28

SFO

1h 40m

LAX

$93

Multiple Airlines

May 5

LAX

1h 30m

SFO

May 5

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$94

Frontier

Apr 28

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Apr 29

SFO

1h 40m

LAX

$95

Frontier

May 4

LAX

13h 43m

1 stop

SFO

May 6

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$96

Multiple Airlines

Apr 28

LAX

1h 28m

SFO

Apr 28

SFO

1h 40m

LAX

$97

Frontier

May 5

LAX

1h 39m

SFO

May 12

SFO

21h 37m

1 stop

LAX

$98

Frontier

May 9

LAX

1h 39m

SFO

May 11

SFO

10h 23m

1 stop

LAX

$99

Frontier

Apr 23

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Apr 28

SFO

1h 40m

LAX

$100

Frontier

May 14

LAX

1h 39m

SFO

May 16

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$101

Multiple Airlines

May 13

LAX

1h 28m

SFO

May 16

SFO

1h 38m

LAX

$102

Frontier

May 7

LAX

8h 09m

1 stop

SFO

May 11

SFO

1h 46m

LAX

$103

Flights to San Jose, California

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Frontier

May 21

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 24

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$92

Frontier

May 23

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 25

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$94

Frontier

May 8

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 11

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$97

Frontier

May 1

LAX

1h 18m

SJC

May 4

SJC

1h 24m

LAX

$98

Frontier

May 7

LAX

15h 18m

1 stop

SJC

May 11

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$99

Frontier

May 7

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 11

SJC

18h 51m

1 stop

LAX

$100

Frontier

May 7

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 11

SJC

18h 51m

1 stop

LAX

$101

Frontier

May 18

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 24

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$102

Frontier

May 23

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 24

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$103

Frontier

May 23

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 25

SJC

1h 23m

LAX

$104

Frontier

Apr 27

LAX

1h 18m

SJC

May 4

SJC

12h 41m

1 stop

LAX

$105

Frontier

May 7

LAX

1h 16m

SJC

May 10

SJC

25h 45m

1 stop

LAX

$106

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8:01 pm - 9:39 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 38mnonstop

3:36 pm - 5:14 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 38mnonstop

$92Frontier

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

10:43 am - 11:59 am

LAX

SJC

1h 16mnonstop

12:57 pm - 2:20 pm

SJC

LAX

1h 23mnonstop

$92Frontier

Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24

8:25 am - 9:56 am

LAX

SFO

1h 31mnonstop

6:29 pm - 8:09 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 40mnonstop

$93Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, Apr 28

10:00 am - 11:30 am

LAX

SFO

1h 30mnonstop

3:36 pm - 5:14 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 38mnonstop

$94Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 5

6:00 am - 7:29 am

ONT

SFO

1h 29mnonstop

8:10 am - 9:41 am

SFO

ONT

1h 31mnonstop

$117United Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6

7:04 pm - 9:23 pm

SEA

SFO

2h 19mnonstop

5:44 pm - 7:59 pm

SFO

SEA

2h 15mnonstop

$148Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

11:50 am - 2:21 pm

SEA

SFO

2h 31mnonstop

10:25 am - 12:44 pm

SFO

SEA

2h 19mnonstop

$149Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

10:30 am - 1:12 pm

ORD

SFO

4h 42mnonstop

7:00 pm - 1:28 am

SFO

ORD

4h 28mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

7:25 pm - 11:12 pm

JFK

SFO

6h 47mnonstop

9:20 am - 5:59 pm

SFO

JFK

5h 39mnonstop

$267Delta

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

10:10 am - 5:30 pm

LGA

SFO

10h 20m

1 stop

5:25 am - 5:55 pm

SFO

LGA

9h 30m

1 stop

$268Southwest

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

8:01 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

3:36 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$92

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Jose

LAX - SJC

LAXSJC

Los Angeles

Thu 5/21

10:43 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San Jose

Sun 5/24

12:57 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$92

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

8:25 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

6:29 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$93

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

10:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

3:36 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$94

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

8:10 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$117

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

7:04 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

5:44 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$148

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

11:50 am-2:21 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:25 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$149

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

10:30 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

7:00 pm-1:28 am

Nonstop4h 28m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

7:25 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

9:20 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$267

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/22

10:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

5:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$268

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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 $212. 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 $349.

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

Best One-Way Price	$56
Best Round-Trip Price	$92
Fastest flight time	1h 15m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from United States in the last 72 hours is $56 (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 $92 (Los Angeles to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from United States takes 1h 15m (Los Angeles to San Jose).

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April has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco Bay Area, with a 3% 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 44% 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 April 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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