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

As of October 2026, 204 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.

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

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, 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 1,433 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 23% 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.

€53 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to California in 2026/27

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

1h 43mdirect

06:30 - 00:50SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

18h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

€75Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

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

1h 43mdirect

08:57 - 17:34SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

8h 37m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€77Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

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

1h 33mdirect

16:16 - 00:50LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

8h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

€85Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

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

€92Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

21:06 - 07:18SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

10h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18:40 - 20:08LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 28mdirect

€92Frontier

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

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

€93Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

13:13 - 14:41SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 28mdirect

19:33 - 21:01LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 28mdirect

€99Alaska Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

14:44 - 16:22SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 38mdirect

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

1h 45mdirect

€100Alaska Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

12:00 - 13:28SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

1h 28mdirect

16:45 - 18:10LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

1h 25mdirect

€100Alaska Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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

1h 32mdirect

08:23 - 07:49LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

23h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

€101Frontier

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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16:50 - 18:30SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 40mdirect

14:30 - 16:15SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 45mdirect

€193Southwest

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

06:55 - 11:45SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

4h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16:30 - 18:10SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 40mdirect

€202Southwest

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

05:20 - 10:45SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 25m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

08:00 - 14:55SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 55m2 stops Sacramento Intl Los Angeles

€215Southwest

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

06:55 - 15:00SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

8h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

08:20 - 14:55SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

6h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

€220Southwest

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

20:40 - 22:20SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

1h 40mdirect

08:15 - 13:55SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

5h 40m2 stops Oakland Los Angeles

€223Southwest

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

18:38 - 23:42SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

5h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

10:57 - 15:54SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles

€228Delta

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:50 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

6h 20m2 stops Los Angeles San Jose

15:30 - 17:00SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

1h 30mdirect

€232Southwest

Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

12:20 - 21:50SFO San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles

9h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18:35 - 23:40LAX Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco

5h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

€233Southwest

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

14:40 - 19:14SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

4h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

10:57 - 15:54SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles

€237Delta

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

11:45 - 20:05SFO San Francisco-SAN San Diego

8h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Tucson

12:30 - 18:25SAN San Diego-SFO San Francisco

5h 55m2 stops Sacramento Intl Los Angeles

€238Southwest

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 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

€104

Southwest

18 Dec

SFO22:30San Francisco

1h 40m

SAN00:10San Diego

22 Dec

SAN19:40San Diego

4h 15m

1 stop

SFO23:55San Francisco

€113

Southwest

5 Dec

SFO05:00San Francisco

7h 50m

2 stops

LAX12:50Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX10:05Los Angeles

1h 40m

SFO11:45San Francisco

€117

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to California

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to California flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

5 Dec

SFO13:13San Francisco

1h 28m

LAX14:41Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX19:33Los Angeles

1h 28m

SFO21:01San Francisco

€99

Alaska Airlines

18 Nov

SFO12:00San Francisco

1h 28m

LAX13:28Los Angeles

18 Nov

LAX16:45Los Angeles

1h 25m

SFO18:10San Francisco

€100

Alaska Airlines

5 Dec

SFO13:13San Francisco

1h 28m

LAX14:41Los Angeles

7 Dec

LAX19:33Los Angeles

1h 28m

SFO21:01San Francisco

€105

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13:13-14:41

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€99

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€100

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Wed 18/11

12:00-13:28

Nonstop1h 28m

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Nonstop1h 25m

€100

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09:09-10:41

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1 stop23h 26m

€101

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, October 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 €205. If you’re not able to fly to California in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during November average around €207.

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 €284. 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 €1,143.

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 €284. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €419.

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 €200 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 €126 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	€53
Fastest flight time	1h 27m
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 €53. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €75.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to California takes 1h 27m

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 15.99% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 11.44%, Boeing 737-800 with 11.15%, and Airbus A320neo with 10.70%.

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

It is quick and easy to find San Francisco to California flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to California that suits you.

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