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

As of June 2026, 203 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 37% of daily flights taking off at midday.

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

As of June 2026, there are 1,422 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines 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 June 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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10:15 - 11:44

SFO

LAX

1h 29mdirect

19:52 - 21:25

LAX

SFO

1h 33mdirect

€89Multiple Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

17:16 - 19:00

SFO

SAN

1h 44mdirect

21:30 - 23:12

SAN

SFO

1h 42mdirect

€98Alaska Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

13:55 - 15:26

SFO

LAX

1h 31mdirect

17:00 - 18:23

LAX

SFO

1h 23mdirect

€98Alaska Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

05:50 - 07:25

SFO

SAN

1h 35mdirect

07:05 - 08:45

SAN

SFO

1h 40mdirect

€103Southwest

Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

12:15 - 13:55

SFO

LAX

1h 40mdirect

13:25 - 14:53

LAX

SFO

1h 28mdirect

€103United Airlines

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

15:50 - 19:36

SFO

SAN

3h 46m

1 stop

19:45 - 21:32

SAN

SFO

1h 47mdirect

€104Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

22:23 - 00:04

SFO

SAN

1h 41mdirect

20:51 - 10:30

SAN

SFO

13h 39m

1 stop

€107Frontier

Thu, 16 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

06:00 - 07:35

SFO

SAN

1h 35mdirect

20:10 - 00:35

SAN

SFO

4h 25m

1 stop

€112Southwest

Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

07:00 - 08:36

SFO

SAN

1h 36mdirect

16:01 - 17:45

SAN

SFO

1h 44mdirect

€124United Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

09:33 - 17:18

SFO

LAS

7h 45m

1 stop

18:23 - 20:10

LAS

SFO

1h 47mdirect

€150Frontier

Sat, 15 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

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Frontier flights from San Francisco to California

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Frontier

16 Jul

SFO22:23San Francisco

1h 41m

SAN00:04San Diego

20 Jul

SAN20:51San Diego

13h 39m

1 stop

SFO10:30San Francisco

€107

Frontier

16 Jul

SFO20:23San Francisco

1h 36m

LAX21:59Los Angeles Los Angeles

18 Jul

LAX19:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 38m

SFO20:45San Francisco

€121

Frontier

15 Aug

SFO20:23San Francisco

1h 31m

LAX21:54Los Angeles Los Angeles

17 Aug

LAX20:49Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45m

1 stop

SFO11:34San Francisco

€139

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to California

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Alaska Airlines

22 Aug

SFO13:55San Francisco

1h 31m

LAX15:26Los Angeles Los Angeles

22 Aug

LAX17:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 23m

SFO18:23San Francisco

€98

Alaska Airlines

20 Oct

SFO10:19San Francisco

1h 35m

LAX11:54Los Angeles Los Angeles

21 Oct

LAX09:09Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 34m

SFO10:43San Francisco

€102

Alaska Airlines

20 Oct

SFO10:19San Francisco

1h 35m

LAX11:54Los Angeles Los Angeles

21 Oct

LAX09:09Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 34m

SFO10:43San Francisco

€104

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SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

10:15-11:44

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

19:52-21:25

Nonstop1h 33m

€89

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SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:16-19:00

Nonstop1h 44m

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Thu 10/9

21:30-23:12

Nonstop1h 42m

€98

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

13:55-15:26

Nonstop1h 31m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

17:00-18:23

Nonstop1h 23m

€98

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

05:50-07:25

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Thu 23/7

07:05-08:45

Nonstop1h 40m

€103

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

12:15-13:55

Nonstop1h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/7

13:25-14:53

Nonstop1h 28m

€103

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

15:50-19:36

1 stop3h 46m

San Diego

Mon 17/8

19:45-21:32

Nonstop1h 47m

€104

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

22:23-00:04

Nonstop1h 41m

San Diego

Mon 20/7

20:51-10:30

1 stop13h 39m

€107

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

06:00-07:35

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sat 1/8

20:10-00:35

1 stop4h 25m

€112

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

07:00-08:36

Nonstop1h 36m

San Diego

Thu 26/11

16:01-17:45

Nonstop1h 44m

€124

San FranciscoLas Vegas

SFO - LAS

SFOLAS

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

09:33-17:18

1 stop7h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 17/8

18:23-20:10

Nonstop1h 47m

€150

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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 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 in the afternoon. Flights from San Francisco to California during this time can be as low as €245. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €312.

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 €184 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 €106 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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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 June 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 12.94% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 11.41%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 10.44%, and Airbus A320neo with 10.37%.

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 2,864 reviews		Search Frontier flights

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