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

As of September 2026, there are 985 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 29% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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 September 2026, 140 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 39% 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.

€43 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to California in 2026/27

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09:14 - 10:46SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 32mdirect

21:57 - 16:02LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

18h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€88Frontier

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

16:57 - 18:38SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 41mdirect

19:33 - 18:19SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

22h 46m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€91Frontier

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:25 - 20:53SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 28mdirect

19:03 - 20:32LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 29mdirect

€91Frontier

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

09:14 - 10:46SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 32mdirect

21:35 - 16:02LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

18h 27m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€93Frontier

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

19:25 - 20:53SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 28mdirect

11:42 - 00:20LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

12h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

€98Frontier

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

14:44 - 16:22SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 38mdirect

18:35 - 20:16SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 41mdirect

€98Alaska Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

09:43 - 11:11SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 28mdirect

13:15 - 14:40LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 25mdirect

€98Alaska Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

09:11 - 18:17SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

9h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

21:57 - 08:13LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

10h 16m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€99Frontier

Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

07:27 - 08:58SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 31mdirect

15:37 - 17:00LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mdirect

€102Alaska Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

08:20 - 10:02SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 42mdirect

07:04 - 08:52SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 48mdirect

€103Alaska Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

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06:50 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

07:40 - 14:35SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€186Southwest

Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

12:05 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

6h 25m2 stops Los Angeles San Jose

07:40 - 14:35SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€191Southwest

Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct

11:38 - 13:28SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 50mdirect

15:43 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 39mdirect

€222Alaska Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

12:20 - 20:15SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

7h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16:25 - 17:45LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 20mdirect

€222Southwest

Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

21:13 - 22:59SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 46mdirect

13:48 - 18:10SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

4h 22m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€226Alaska Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

06:45 - 14:25SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

7h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16:55 - 23:45LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

6h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€230Southwest

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

06:50 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:30 - 14:05SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 35mdirect

€235Southwest

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

05:50 - 07:25SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 35mdirect

08:35 - 16:00SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

7h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€239Southwest

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

14:02 - 18:53SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

4h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

07:50 - 09:37SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 47mdirect

€243Alaska Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

06:50 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

3h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:20 - 19:15SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

€248Southwest

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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Frontier flights from San Francisco to California

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to California flight tickets

Frontier

5 Nov

SFO09:14San Francisco

1h 32m

LAX10:46Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX21:57Los Angeles

18h 05m

2 stops

SFO16:02San Francisco

€88

Frontier

11 Nov

SFO19:25San Francisco

1h 28m

LAX20:53Los Angeles

18 Nov

LAX19:03Los Angeles

1h 29m

SFO20:32San Francisco

€91

Frontier

5 Nov

SFO09:14San Francisco

1h 32m

LAX10:46Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX21:35Los Angeles

18h 27m

1 stop

SFO16:02San Francisco

€93

Delta flights from San Francisco to California

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to California flight tickets

Delta

5 Nov

SFO12:05San Francisco

1h 27m

LAX13:32Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX14:15Los Angeles

1h 20m

SFO15:35San Francisco

€103

Delta

5 Nov

SFO12:05San Francisco

1h 27m

LAX13:32Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX14:15Los Angeles

1h 20m

SFO15:35San Francisco

€104

Delta

7 Nov

SFO19:00San Francisco

1h 20m

LAX20:20Los Angeles

9 Nov

LAX12:27Los Angeles

1h 25m

SFO13:52San Francisco

€113

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Thu 5/11

09:14-10:46

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21:57-16:02

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16:57-18:38

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19:33-18:19

2 stops22h 46m

€91

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19:25-20:53

Nonstop1h 28m

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19:03-20:32

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€91

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€98

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14:44-16:22

Nonstop1h 38m

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18:35-20:16

Nonstop1h 41m

€98

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SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

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Sat 14/11

09:43-11:11

Nonstop1h 28m

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13:15-14:40

Nonstop1h 25m

€98

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SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

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Sat 17/10

09:11-18:17

1 stop9h 06m

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21:57-08:13

1 stop10h 16m

€99

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SFO San Francisco - LAX Los Angeles

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07:27-08:58

Nonstop1h 31m

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Nonstop1h 23m

€102

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Thu 24/12

08:20-10:02

Nonstop1h 42m

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Thu 31/12

07:04-08:52

Nonstop1h 48m

€103

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, October 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 €187. If you’re not able to fly to California in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during November average around €200.

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 €280. 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 Friday, with ticket prices averaging around €1,129.

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 €280. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €423.

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 €196 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 €127 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes 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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Best price found	€43
Fastest flight time	1h 29m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is €43. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €88.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to California takes 1h 29m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Barbara (SBA).

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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 15.99% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 11.23%, Boeing 737-800 with 11.02%, and Airbus A320neo with 10.89%.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to California?

It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to California flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to California that suits you.

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