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

Delta, 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 May 2026, there are 1,600 flights per week flying from San Francisco to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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

As of May 2026, 228 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.

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 May 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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LAX

1h 25mdirect

15:45 - 17:00

LAX

SFO

1h 15mdirect

€87Southwest

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

07:40 - 09:05

SFO

LAX

1h 25mdirect

18:00 - 19:15

LAX

SFO

1h 15mdirect

€92Southwest

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

15:45 - 17:15

SFO

LAX

1h 30mdirect

09:25 - 16:00

LAX

SFO

6h 35m

1 stop

€95Southwest

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 2 Sep

10:06 - 11:38

SFO

LAX

1h 32mdirect

14:56 - 16:17

LAX

SFO

1h 21mdirect

€103Alaska Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

07:10 - 08:42

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LAX

1h 32mdirect

18:15 - 19:30

LAX

SFO

1h 15mdirect

€107Delta

Tue, 11 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

06:00 - 07:44

SFO

SAN

1h 44mdirect

11:04 - 12:51

SAN

SFO

1h 47mdirect

€113Alaska Airlines

Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

06:20 - 08:09

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SAN

1h 49mdirect

13:39 - 15:19

SAN

SFO

1h 40mdirect

€118United Airlines

Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

19:45 - 23:54

SFO

SAN

4h 09m

1 stop

09:26 - 11:12

SAN

SFO

1h 46mdirect

€126United Airlines

Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

22:27 - 00:15

SFO

SAN

1h 48mdirect

19:35 - 21:30

SAN

SFO

1h 55mdirect

€136Frontier

Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

09:30 - 15:10

SFO

SAN

5h 40m

1 stop

06:29 - 12:14

SAN

SFO

5h 45m

1 stop

€137Delta

Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

Frontier flights from San Francisco to California

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to California flight tickets

Frontier

17 Jun

SFO22:27San Francisco

1h 48m

SAN00:15San Diego

20 Jun

SAN19:35San Diego

1h 55m

SFO21:30San Francisco

€136

Frontier

11 Jul

SFO21:39San Francisco

10h 51m

1 stop

LAX08:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

13 Jul

LAX19:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 38m

SFO20:45San Francisco

€149

Frontier

25 Jun

SFO15:26San Francisco

1h 41m

LAX17:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

29 Jun

LAX10:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 12m

1 stop

SFO18:22San Francisco

€154

Delta flights from San Francisco to California

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Delta

11 Aug

SFO07:10San Francisco

1h 32m

LAX08:42Los Angeles Los Angeles

13 Aug

LAX18:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 15m

SFO19:30San Francisco

€107

Delta

11 Aug

SFO09:30San Francisco

5h 40m

1 stop

SAN15:10San Diego

17 Aug

SAN06:29San Diego

5h 45m

1 stop

SFO12:14San Francisco

€137

Delta

31 Aug

SFO09:30San Francisco

1h 28m

LAX10:58Los Angeles Los Angeles

7 Sept

LAX20:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 19m

SFO21:19San Francisco

€138

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Tue 1/9

07:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

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Tue 15/9

15:45-17:00

Nonstop1h 15m

€87

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SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

07:40-09:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

18:00-19:15

Nonstop1h 15m

€92

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

15:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

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09:25-16:00

1 stop6h 35m

€95

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

10:06-11:38

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 19/8

14:56-16:17

Nonstop1h 21m

€103

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

07:10-08:42

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

18:15-19:30

Nonstop1h 15m

€107

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

06:00-07:44

Nonstop1h 44m

San Diego

Tue 23/6

11:04-12:51

Nonstop1h 47m

€113

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

06:20-08:09

Nonstop1h 49m

San Diego

Tue 23/6

13:39-15:19

Nonstop1h 40m

€118

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

19:45-23:54

1 stop4h 09m

San Diego

Tue 30/6

09:26-11:12

Nonstop1h 46m

€126

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

22:27-00:15

Nonstop1h 48m

San Diego

Sat 20/6

19:35-21:30

Nonstop1h 55m

€136

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

09:30-15:10

1 stop5h 40m

San Diego

Mon 17/8

06:29-12:14

1 stop5h 45m

€137

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

In general, July 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 €158. If you’re not able to fly to California in July, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to California during August average around €161.

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 €142. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €322.

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 €175 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 €103 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 31m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from San Francisco to California takes 1h 31m

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 May 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, making up 11.94% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 11.50%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 11.26%, and Boeing 737-900 with 9.27%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom €48	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,929 reviews		Search Frontier flights

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