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 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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Multiple Airlines

Jul 22

LAX

1h 23m

SFO

Jul 28

SFO

1h 36m

LAX

$95

Multiple Airlines

Aug 22

LAX

1h 21m

SFO

Aug 24

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$96

Frontier

Aug 3

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Aug 5

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$97

Frontier

Sep 5

ONT

1h 27m

SFO

Sep 7

SFO

1h 29m

ONT

$97

Frontier

Jul 23

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Jul 25

SFO

1h 36m

LAX

$99

Frontier

Sep 3

ONT

1h 27m

SFO

Sep 7

SFO

1h 29m

ONT

$99

Frontier

Aug 5

LAX

8h 50m

1 stop

SFO

Aug 15

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$100

Frontier

Sep 3

ONT

1h 27m

SFO

Sep 7

SFO

1h 29m

ONT

$100

Frontier

Aug 1

LAX

1h 38m

SFO

Aug 20

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$101

Frontier

Nov 14

LAX

1h 35m

SFO

Nov 17

SFO

1h 28m

LAX

$102

Frontier

Oct 22

ONT

1h 30m

SFO

Oct 22

SFO

1h 33m

ONT

$102

Frontier

Aug 11

LAX

9h 05m

1 stop

SFO

Aug 12

SFO

1h 31m

LAX

$103

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Frontier

Aug 31

LAX

1h 17m

SJC

Sep 3

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$97

Frontier

Sep 30

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 5

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$98

Frontier

Aug 29

LAX

1h 18m

SJC

Aug 31

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$101

Frontier

Sep 24

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Sep 27

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$106

Frontier

Sep 23

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Sep 28

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$112

Frontier

Oct 19

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 20

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$114

Southwest

Jul 28

ONT

1h 15m

SJC

Aug 4

SJC

1h 20m

ONT

$117

Southwest

Aug 11

ONT

3h 20m

1 stop

SJC

Aug 18

SJC

1h 15m

ONT

$123

Southwest

Jul 28

ONT

4h 10m

1 stop

SJC

Aug 4

SJC

1h 15m

ONT

$127

Frontier

Jul 23

LAX

1h 17m

SJC

Jul 25

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$129

Frontier

Jul 31

LAX

1h 17m

SJC

Aug 1

SJC

1h 25m

LAX

$130

Frontier

Oct 2

LAX

1h 31m

SJC

Oct 10

SJC

1h 21m

LAX

$131

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1:28 pm - 2:51 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 23mnonstop

8:23 pm - 9:59 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 36mnonstop

$95Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28

2:56 pm - 4:17 pm

LAX

SFO

1h 21mnonstop

8:23 pm - 9:54 pm

SFO

LAX

1h 31mnonstop

$96Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

6:00 am - 7:25 am

ONT

SFO

1h 25mnonstop

4:55 pm - 6:33 pm

SFO

ONT

1h 38mnonstop

$117United Airlines

Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1

11:40 am - 6:15 pm

SEA

SFO

6h 35m

1 stop

6:25 am - 12:00 pm

SFO

SEA

5h 35m

1 stop

$177Southwest

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22

6:15 am - 3:00 pm

SEA

SFO

8h 45m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 12:45 am

SFO

SEA

7h 25m

2 stops

$178Southwest

Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28

7:00 am - 9:18 am

SEA

SFO

2h 18mnonstop

6:38 pm - 9:03 pm

SFO

SEA

2h 25mnonstop

$179United Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25

11:52 am - 5:46 pm

EWR

SJC

8h 54m

1 stop

1:23 pm - 11:57 pm

SJC

EWR

7h 34m

1 stop

$287Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

3:20 pm - 9:22 pm

EWR

SJC

9h 02m

1 stop

10:40 pm - 12:21 pm

SJC

EWR

10h 41m

1 stop

$292Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

1:25 pm - 7:39 pm

ORD

SFO

8h 14m

1 stop

11:16 pm - 5:35 am

SFO

ORD

4h 19mnonstop

$305American Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4

3:20 pm - 6:09 pm

ORD

SFO

4h 49mnonstop

7:55 pm - 5:00 am

SFO

ORD

7h 05m

1 stop

$312American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 7/22

1:28 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

8:23 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$95

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

2:56 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

8:23 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$96

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

4:55 pm-6:33 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$117

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/19

11:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

6:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$177

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/22

6:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

5:20 pm-12:45 am

2 stops7h 25m

$178

SeattleSan Francisco

SEA - SFO

SEASFO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/21

7:00 am-9:18 am

Nonstop2h 18m

San Francisco

Sat 7/25

6:38 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$179

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Wed 9/9

11:52 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Jose

Tue 9/22

1:23 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$287

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Wed 9/16

3:20 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Jose

Mon 9/21

10:40 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$292

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

1:25 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

11:16 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$305

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

3:20 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

7:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

$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 $224. 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 $341.

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

Best One-Way Price	$28
Best Round-Trip Price	$95
Fastest flight time	1h 32m
Popular in	November

The best one-way flight price to San Francisco Bay Area from United States in the last 5 days is $28 (Ontario 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 $95 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco).

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The fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area from United States takes 1h 32m (Ontario to San Francisco).

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November has the highest demand for flights to San Francisco Bay Area, with a 6% 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 Southwest 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 July 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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