Cheap flights to San Francisco

Compare recent fares, direct-flight schedules and destination airports

San Francisco at a glance

Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.

Country

United States

City IATA code

SFO

Airports in fare data

1

Population

3,592,294

Time zone

America/Los_Angeles

Cities with direct flights

23

Airlines in fare data

88

Cheapest air tickets to San Francisco

Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to San Francisco, for domestic and international routes.

Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.

Direct flights airfares to San Francisco

Current data shows direct routes to San Francisco from 10 cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, Ontario, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Portland, Everett, Vancouver, and Palm Springs. A complete timetable is available for 2 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 2 routes offer a choice of several airlines.

Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.

The majority of the 5 airlines on the Los Angeles — San Francisco route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly every day. Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly every day except Wednesday and Saturday.

Flight prices to San Francisco by month

Compare cached monthly fares to San Francisco for 10 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.

The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from San Diego to San Francisco. Open the route page for full flight details.

November 2026
Lowest price
on average:
$19
August 2027
Highest price
on average:
$913
  • Avg Price
Price dynamics

Prices on the San Diego — San Francisco route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to August 2027, tickets went from $20 to $913 — a 4568% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to August 2027 — up 4568%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $20. In January 2027–August 2027, tickets cost around $469.

Best time to buy

Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 96% compared to the most expensive months.

Price predictability

Price variation across months on this route is 157.9%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.

San Francisco airports

Airports in San Francisco provide convenient connections to other regions and countries. Below you can find details about their location, facilities, and transport options to choose the best airport for arriving in or departing from San Francisco.

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Cities near San Francisco

Nearby cities with airports can help you compare alternative routes or plan a combined trip.

Frequently asked questions about San Francisco

Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.

The lowest recent price in our data is $18. The live price may change when you search.

Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for San Francisco. The airport section above has detailed information.

Recent offers include direct flights from 23 cities operated by 11 airlines. Availability depends on the date.

They come from searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours. Treat them as a guide: the final price is confirmed by a new search.