How many flights depart from San Francisco to California on average per week?

As of July 2026, there are 1,729 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to California?

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to California

How many flights depart from San Francisco to California on average per day?

As of July 2026, 247 flights take off from San Francisco and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 16:00, with 40% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to California?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to California refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:43 - 23:21

SFO

LAX

1h 38mdirect

10:03 - 11:27

LAX

SFO

1h 24mdirect

€79Alaska Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

08:25 - 10:08

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SAN

1h 43mdirect

13:00 - 14:45

SAN

SFO

1h 45mdirect

€81Alaska Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

14:00 - 15:35

SFO

SAN

1h 35mdirect

13:05 - 14:40

SAN

SFO

1h 35mdirect

€85Southwest

Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

16:55 - 18:29

SFO

LAX

1h 34mdirect

18:25 - 19:43

LAX

SFO

1h 18mdirect

€85Delta

Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

07:20 - 08:49

SFO

LAX

1h 29mdirect

20:10 - 21:34

LAX

SFO

1h 24mdirect

€86Delta

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

05:10 - 09:35

SFO

SAN

4h 25m

1 stop

11:30 - 13:10

SAN

SFO

1h 40mdirect

€94Southwest

Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

19:30 - 21:01

SFO

LAX

1h 31mdirect

22:27 - 10:46

LAX

SFO

12h 19m

1 stop

€103Frontier

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

21:00 - 22:36

SFO

LAS

1h 36mdirect

08:57 - 10:46

LAS

SFO

1h 49mdirect

€108Frontier

Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

21:59 - 23:42

SFO

LAS

1h 43mdirect

07:00 - 08:43

LAS

SFO

1h 43mdirect

€112Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

11:38 - 18:27

SFO

LAS

6h 49m

1 stop

21:25 - 20:40

LAS

SFO

23h 15m

1 stop

€122Multiple Airlines

Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to California

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Alaska Airlines

15 Aug

SFO21:43San Francisco

1h 38m

LAX23:21Los Angeles Los Angeles

17 Aug

LAX10:03Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 24m

SFO11:27San Francisco

€79

Alaska Airlines

12 Aug

SFO10:15San Francisco

1h 29m

LAX11:44Los Angeles Los Angeles

12 Aug

LAX13:28Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 23m

SFO14:51San Francisco

€81

Alaska Airlines

20 Aug

SFO15:51San Francisco

1h 31m

LAX17:22Los Angeles Los Angeles

20 Aug

LAX20:03Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 23m

SFO21:26San Francisco

€83

Southwest flights from San Francisco to California

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to California flight tickets

Southwest

20 Aug

SFO14:00San Francisco

1h 35m

SAN15:35San Diego

24 Aug

SAN13:05San Diego

1h 35m

SFO14:40San Francisco

€85

Southwest

15 Aug

SFO16:55San Francisco

1h 35m

LAX18:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

17 Aug

LAX17:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 45m

1 stop

SFO23:25San Francisco

€94

Southwest

10 Sept

SFO05:10San Francisco

7h 40m

2 stops

LAX12:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX14:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 20m

SFO15:25San Francisco

€98

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10:03-11:27

Nonstop1h 24m

€79

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SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

08:25-10:08

Nonstop1h 43m

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Thu 10/9

13:00-14:45

Nonstop1h 45m

€81

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

14:00-15:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Mon 24/8

13:05-14:40

Nonstop1h 35m

€85

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

16:55-18:29

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

18:25-19:43

Nonstop1h 18m

€85

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

07:20-08:49

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 14/9

20:10-21:34

Nonstop1h 24m

€86

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

05:10-09:35

1 stop4h 25m

San Diego

Mon 24/8

11:30-13:10

Nonstop1h 40m

€94

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

19:30-21:01

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 14/9

22:27-10:46

1 stop12h 19m

€103

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

21:00-22:36

Nonstop1h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 19/9

08:57-10:46

Nonstop1h 49m

€108

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

21:59-23:42

Nonstop1h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 17/8

07:00-08:43

Nonstop1h 43m

€112

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

11:38-18:27

1 stop6h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 31/8

21:25-20:40

1 stop23h 15m

€122

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to California. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around €167. If you’re not able to fly to California in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during October average around €171.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as €256. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to California is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around €290.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to California is at midday. Flights from San Francisco to California during this time can be as low as €279. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €290.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around €188 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from San Francisco for as low as €109 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to California flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Francisco to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	1h 26m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from San Francisco to California takes 1h 26m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From San Francisco there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to California?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to California refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to California?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and California, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 13.34% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 12.36%, Airbus A320neo with 11.29%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 10.27%.

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