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

United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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 May 2026, 193 flights take off from San Francisco and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 36% of daily flights taking off at midday.

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

As of May 2026, there are 1,351 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to California?

As of May 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to California.

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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17:15 - 19:02

SFO

SAN

1h 47mdirect

21:29 - 23:14

SAN

SFO

1h 45mdirect

€96Alaska Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

06:00 - 07:32

SFO

LAX

1h 32mdirect

10:03 - 11:27

LAX

SFO

1h 24mdirect

€96Alaska Airlines

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

11:45 - 13:16

SFO

LAX

1h 31mdirect

17:33 - 18:58

LAX

SFO

1h 25mdirect

€101Delta

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

07:55 - 09:35

SFO

SAN

1h 40mdirect

21:27 - 23:08

SAN

SFO

1h 41mdirect

€101Alaska Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

22:50 - 08:47

SFO

SAN

9h 57m

1 stop

19:35 - 21:30

SAN

SFO

1h 55mdirect

€105Frontier

Sun, 7 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

20:45 - 22:28

SFO

LAS

1h 43mdirect

17:51 - 19:44

LAS

SFO

1h 53mdirect

€106Frontier

Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul

20:55 - 22:35

SFO

SAN

1h 40mdirect

08:30 - 10:10

SAN

SFO

1h 40mdirect

€109Southwest

Sat, 6 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

14:50 - 22:00

SFO

LAX

7h 10m

1 stop

20:55 - 22:15

LAX

SFO

1h 20mdirect

€109Southwest

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

07:20 - 14:10

SFO

SAN

6h 50m

2 stops

20:55 - 22:30

SAN

SFO

1h 35mdirect

€113Southwest

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

22:37 - 00:19

SFO

LAX

1h 42mdirect

20:22 - 21:50

LAX

SFO

1h 28mdirect

€118United Airlines

Sat, 6 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

Southwest flights from San Francisco to California

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Southwest

3 Jun

SFO14:50San Francisco

7h 10m

1 stop

LAX22:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

10 Jun

LAX20:55Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 20m

SFO22:15San Francisco

€109

Southwest

9 Jun

SFO10:30San Francisco

1h 35m

LAX12:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 Jun

LAX15:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 10m

2 stops

SFO22:30San Francisco

€113

Southwest

9 Jul

SFO12:30San Francisco

1h 40m

SAN14:10San Diego

13 Jul

SAN07:05San Diego

1h 40m

SFO08:45San Francisco

€118

Frontier flights from San Francisco to California

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Frontier

7 Jun

SFO22:50San Francisco

9h 57m

1 stop

SAN08:47San Diego

9 Jun

SAN19:35San Diego

1h 55m

SFO21:30San Francisco

€105

Frontier

26 Jun

SFO20:45San Francisco

1h 43m

LAS22:28Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3 Jul

LAS17:51Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1h 53m

SFO19:44San Francisco

€106

Frontier

25 Jun

SFO15:26San Francisco

1h 41m

LAX17:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

2 Jul

LAX18:57Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 33m

SFO20:30San Francisco

€115

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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

17:15-19:02

Nonstop1h 47m

San Diego

Wed 19/8

21:29-23:14

Nonstop1h 45m

€96

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

06:00-07:32

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

10:03-11:27

Nonstop1h 24m

€96

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

11:45-13:16

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/6

17:33-18:58

Nonstop1h 25m

€101

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

07:55-09:35

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Wed 17/6

21:27-23:08

Nonstop1h 41m

€101

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

22:50-08:47

1 stop9h 57m

San Diego

Tue 9/6

19:35-21:30

Nonstop1h 55m

€105

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Fri 26/6

20:45-22:28

Nonstop1h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/7

17:51-19:44

Nonstop1h 53m

€106

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

20:55-22:35

Nonstop1h 40m

San Diego

Tue 9/6

08:30-10:10

Nonstop1h 40m

€109

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

14:50-22:00

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 10/6

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

€109

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

07:20-14:10

2 stops6h 50m

San Diego

Tue 9/6

20:55-22:30

Nonstop1h 35m

€113

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

22:37-00:19

Nonstop1h 42m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

20:22-21:50

Nonstop1h 28m

€118

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, June 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 €151. If you’re not able to fly to California in June, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during July average around €158.

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 in the afternoon. Flights from San Francisco to California during this time can be as low as €142. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €306.

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 €175 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 €103 on momondo.

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Best price found	€128
Fastest flight time	1h 38m
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 €128. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €255.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to California takes 1h 38m

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to California?
As of May 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to California.
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, making up 13.52% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 12.16%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 10.67%, and Boeing 737-900 with 7.74%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom €75	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,949 reviews		Search Frontier flights

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