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

As of July 2026, there are 1,665 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

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

As of July 2026, 237 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.

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

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 July 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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20:23 - 21:54

SFO

LAX

1h 31mdirect

19:52 - 21:25

LAX

SFO

1h 33mdirect

€81Frontier

Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

17:24 - 18:57

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LAX

1h 33mdirect

19:07 - 20:40

LAX

SFO

1h 33mdirect

€82Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

19:04 - 23:44

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SAN

4h 40m

1 stop

10:00 - 11:52

SAN

SFO

1h 52mdirect

€86Frontier

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

15:25 - 17:00

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1h 35mdirect

07:50 - 09:25

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SFO

1h 35mdirect

€95Southwest

Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

06:10 - 11:15

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5h 05m

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18:05 - 19:35

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SFO

1h 30mdirect

€96Southwest

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep

08:25 - 10:08

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1h 43mdirect

13:00 - 14:45

SAN

SFO

1h 45mdirect

€98Alaska Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

20:23 - 21:54

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LAX

1h 31mdirect

06:55 - 19:56

LAX

SFO

13h 01m

1 stop

€99Frontier

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

16:55 - 18:29

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LAX

1h 34mdirect

18:15 - 19:30

LAX

SFO

1h 15mdirect

€102Delta

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

06:45 - 08:15

SFO

SAN

1h 30mdirect

19:00 - 20:30

SAN

SFO

1h 30mdirect

€102Southwest

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16:30 - 18:06

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LAX

1h 36mdirect

19:34 - 20:57

LAX

SFO

1h 23mdirect

€115Alaska Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

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Southwest flights from San Francisco to California

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Southwest

5 Sept

SFO15:25San Francisco

1h 35m

SAN17:00San Diego

7 Sept

SAN07:50San Diego

1h 35m

SFO09:25San Francisco

€95

Southwest

5 Sept

SFO06:10San Francisco

5h 05m

1 stop

SAN11:15San Diego

5 Sept

SAN18:05San Diego

1h 30m

SFO19:35San Francisco

€96

Southwest

6 Aug

SFO06:45San Francisco

1h 30m

SAN08:15San Diego

10 Aug

SAN19:00San Diego

1h 30m

SFO20:30San Francisco

€102

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to California

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Alaska Airlines

10 Sept

SFO08:25San Francisco

1h 43m

SAN10:08San Diego

10 Sept

SAN13:00San Diego

1h 45m

SFO14:45San Francisco

€98

Alaska Airlines

8 Aug

SFO16:30San Francisco

1h 36m

LAX18:06Los Angeles Los Angeles

10 Aug

LAX19:34Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 23m

SFO20:57San Francisco

€115

Alaska Airlines

4 Aug

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 32m

LAX07:32Los Angeles Los Angeles

4 Aug

LAX10:03Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 24m

SFO11:27San Francisco

€117

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19:07-20:40

Nonstop1h 33m

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SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

19:04-23:44

1 stop4h 40m

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Mon 31/8

10:00-11:52

Nonstop1h 52m

€86

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

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15:25-17:00

Nonstop1h 35m

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07:50-09:25

Nonstop1h 35m

€95

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

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06:10-11:15

1 stop5h 05m

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18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

€96

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

08:25-10:08

Nonstop1h 43m

San Diego

Thu 10/9

13:00-14:45

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€98

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SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

20:23-21:54

Nonstop1h 31m

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06:55-19:56

1 stop13h 01m

€99

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

16:55-18:29

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

18:15-19:30

Nonstop1h 15m

€102

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

06:45-08:15

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Mon 10/8

19:00-20:30

Nonstop1h 30m

€102

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

16:30-18:06

Nonstop1h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/8

19:34-20:57

Nonstop1h 23m

€115

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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 €166. If you’re not able to fly to California in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during August average around €170.

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 €289.

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 €185 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 €107 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 32m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from San Francisco to California takes 1h 32m

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 July 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 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 13.07% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 11.92%, Airbus A320neo with 10.82%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 10.23%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom €49	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,834 reviews		Search Frontier flights

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