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

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

As of August 2026, there are 1,129 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 28% of flights taking off on this day.

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

As of August 2026, 161 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 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.

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13:07 - 14:50SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 43mdirect

20:59 - 10:25SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

13h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€76Frontier

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

16:31 - 18:19SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 48mdirect

10:28 - 12:25SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 57mdirect

€81Frontier

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

12:07 - 13:43SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 36mdirect

11:36 - 00:14LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

12h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

€86Frontier

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

12:07 - 13:43SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 36mdirect

11:36 - 00:14LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

12h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

€87Frontier

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

12:07 - 13:43SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 36mdirect

11:36 - 00:14LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

12h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

€88Frontier

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

08:34 - 14:39SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

08:44 - 10:22LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 38mdirect

€88Frontier

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

15:15 - 17:03SFO San Francisco-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1h 48mdirect

12:30 - 14:29LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SFO San Francisco

1h 59mdirect

€89Frontier

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

11:42 - 23:51SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

12h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

10:28 - 12:25SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 57mdirect

€92Frontier

Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

17:16 - 19:00SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 44mdirect

21:30 - 23:12SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 42mdirect

€97Alaska Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

22:24 - 23:59SFO San Francisco-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1h 35mdirect

20:44 - 10:47LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

€98Frontier

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

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14:50 - 20:50SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

6h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

09:00 - 10:25LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 25mdirect

€178Southwest

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

16:25 - 17:55SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 30mdirect

06:40 - 08:01LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 21mdirect

€178Delta

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

22:42 - 00:29SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 47mdirect

07:15 - 08:59SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 44mdirect

€181United Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

11:05 - 19:20SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

8h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

06:30 - 07:50LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 20mdirect

€182Southwest

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

07:25 - 12:29SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 04m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

08:04 - 09:52SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 48mdirect

€190Alaska Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

09:35 - 15:25SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:25 - 16:55SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 30mdirect

€194Southwest

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

11:05 - 19:20SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

8h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

09:40 - 17:55LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

8h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€196Southwest

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

09:30 - 15:10SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

15:00 - 19:43SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

4h 43m1 stop Los Angeles

€198Delta

Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

09:35 - 15:25SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

07:25 - 13:15SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

5h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€203Southwest

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

13:21 - 15:05SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 44mdirect

16:14 - 17:49SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 35mdirect

€205Alaska Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

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Southwest flights from San Francisco to California

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6 Sept

SFO08:20San Francisco

5h 10m

1 stop

LAX13:30Los Angeles

11 Sept

LAX06:30Los Angeles

1h 20m

SFO07:50San Francisco

€110

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5 Sept

SFO16:55San Francisco

1h 40m

LAX18:35Los Angeles

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LAX09:35Los Angeles

8h 45m

1 stop

SFO18:20San Francisco

€115

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11 Sept

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 30m

LAX07:30Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX06:30Los Angeles

1h 20m

SFO07:50San Francisco

€116

Frontier flights from San Francisco to California

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to California flight tickets

Frontier

27 Aug

SFO13:07San Francisco

1h 43m

SAN14:50San Diego

31 Aug

SAN20:59San Diego

13h 26m

1 stop

SFO10:25San Francisco

€76

Frontier

10 Sept

SFO16:31San Francisco

1h 48m

SAN18:19San Diego

14 Sept

SAN10:28San Diego

1h 57m

SFO12:25San Francisco

€81

Frontier

11 Sept

SFO12:07San Francisco

1h 36m

LAX13:43Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX11:36Los Angeles

12h 38m

1 stop

SFO00:14San Francisco

€86

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San Francisco

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Nonstop1h 38m

€88

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Sat 19/9

15:15-17:03

Nonstop1h 48m

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12:30-14:29

Nonstop1h 59m

€89

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SFO San Francisco - SAN San Diego

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Sat 19/9

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10:28-12:25

Nonstop1h 57m

€92

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San Francisco

Fri 11/9

17:16-19:00

Nonstop1h 44m

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Nonstop1h 42m

€97

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SFO San Francisco - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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22:24-23:59

Nonstop1h 35m

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Mon 21/9

20:44-10:47

1 stop14h 03m

€98

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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 €168. If you’re not able to fly to California in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during October average around €172.

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 €253. 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 €1,112.

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 €276. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €308.

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 €187 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 €108 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	€1,280
Fastest flight time	1h 38m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best flight deal from San Francisco to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €1,280

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 (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 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 13.95% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 12.20%, Airbus A320neo with 11.47%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 10.27%.

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