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

As of October 2026, 61 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 at midday.

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

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

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

As of October 2026, there are 431 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 73% 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 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.

€52 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to California in 2026/27

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21:20 - 22:47SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 27mdirect

12:15 - 07:49LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

19h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€81Frontier

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

18:30 - 14:38SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

20h 08m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:30 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 52mdirect

€81Frontier

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

17:57 - 19:38SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 41mdirect

15:30 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 52mdirect

€82Frontier

Tue, 2 Feb - Sun, 7 Feb

16:33 - 18:16SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 43mdirect

19:06 - 20:08SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

25h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

€82Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

18:30 - 14:38SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

20h 08m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:30 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 52mdirect

€83Frontier

Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

18:30 - 14:14SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

19h 44m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

15:30 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 52mdirect

€85Frontier

Tue, 2 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb

21:31 - 23:04SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 33mdirect

12:55 - 21:46LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

8h 51m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

€86Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

18:30 - 14:38SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

20h 08m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:30 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 52mdirect

€88Frontier

Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

18:30 - 14:14SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

19h 44m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

15:30 - 17:22SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 52mdirect

€90Frontier

Tue, 2 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

21:31 - 23:04SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 33mdirect

07:00 - 13:27LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

6h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€90Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

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09:09 - 10:41SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 32mdirect

18:51 - 20:22LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 31mdirect

€151Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec

09:09 - 10:41SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 32mdirect

11:27 - 16:44LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

5h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€168Frontier

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec

12:20 - 00:23SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

12h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

11:27 - 16:44LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

5h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€178Frontier

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec

08:43 - 10:18SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 35mdirect

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

1h 25mdirect

€208Alaska Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

17:30 - 22:55SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

5h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:50 - 20:10LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

8h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

€217Southwest

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

05:05 - 11:50SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

6h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

08:55 - 16:15LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

7h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

€220Southwest

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

07:04 - 08:42SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 38mdirect

16:25 - 18:06SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 41mdirect

€221Alaska Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

05:05 - 11:50SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

6h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:50 - 20:10LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

8h 20m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

€221Southwest

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

05:05 - 13:05SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

8h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16:55 - 18:20LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 25mdirect

€226Southwest

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 3 Nov

11:53 - 13:36SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 43mdirect

20:12 - 21:57SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 45mdirect

€229Alaska Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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Southwest flights from San Francisco to California

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Southwest

5 Dec

SFO13:00San Francisco

1h 35m

LAX14:35Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX10:05Los Angeles

1h 40m

SFO11:45San Francisco

€103

Southwest

5 Dec

SFO13:00San Francisco

1h 35m

LAX14:35Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX10:05Los Angeles

1h 40m

SFO11:45San Francisco

€105

Southwest

19 Nov

SFO08:20San Francisco

1h 30m

LAX09:50Los Angeles

23 Nov

LAX17:40Los Angeles

4h 20m

1 stop

SFO22:00San Francisco

€112

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Delta

5 Dec

SFO09:59San Francisco

1h 27m

LAX11:26Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX09:20Los Angeles

1h 35m

SFO10:55San Francisco

€104

Delta

5 Dec

SFO09:59San Francisco

1h 27m

LAX11:26Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX09:20Los Angeles

1h 35m

SFO10:55San Francisco

€106

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5 Dec

SFO09:59San Francisco

1h 27m

LAX11:26Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX09:20Los Angeles

1h 35m

SFO10:55San Francisco

€124

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15:30-17:22

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21:31-23:04

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€86

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15:30-17:22

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€90

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21:31-23:04

Nonstop1h 33m

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€90

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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 €211. If you’re not able to fly to California in September, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during November average around €214.

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 €319. 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 €1,150.

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 €286. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €422.

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 €202 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 €124 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	€52
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 €52. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €81.

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), Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

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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 16.47% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 11.65%, Boeing 737-800 with 10.99%, and Airbus A320neo with 10.48%.

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

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