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 day?

As of May 2026, 233 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 May 2026, there are 1,634 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.

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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16:24 - 18:09

SFO

SAN

1h 45mdirect

21:27 - 23:08

SAN

SFO

1h 41mdirect

€114Alaska Airlines

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 4 Aug

10:06 - 11:38

SFO

LAX

1h 32mdirect

14:56 - 16:17

LAX

SFO

1h 21mdirect

€114Alaska Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

08:55 - 10:40

SFO

SAN

1h 45mdirect

06:30 - 08:20

SAN

SFO

1h 50mdirect

€118Southwest

Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

07:10 - 08:40

SFO

LAX

1h 30mdirect

12:55 - 14:15

LAX

SFO

1h 20mdirect

€118Southwest

Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

05:50 - 07:25

SFO

SAN

1h 35mdirect

18:50 - 23:15

SAN

SFO

4h 25m

1 stop

€127Southwest

Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

06:00 - 12:00

SFO

LAX

6h 00m

1 stop

17:35 - 18:50

LAX

SFO

1h 15mdirect

€127Southwest

Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

22:27 - 00:15

SFO

SAN

1h 48mdirect

17:15 - 22:34

SAN

SFO

5h 19m

1 stop

€128Multiple Airlines

Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul

20:21 - 22:04

SFO

LAX

1h 43mdirect

19:07 - 20:45

LAX

SFO

1h 38mdirect

€133Frontier

Sat, 4 Jul - Mon, 6 Jul

21:39 - 08:30

SFO

LAX

10h 51m

1 stop

19:07 - 20:40

LAX

SFO

1h 33mdirect

€136Frontier

Sat, 11 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul

09:20 - 10:53

SFO

LAX

1h 33mdirect

17:33 - 18:58

LAX

SFO

1h 25mdirect

€137Delta

Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

Frontier flights from San Francisco to California

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Frontier

27 May

SFO20:48San Francisco

1h 38m

LAX22:26Los Angeles Los Angeles

28 May

LAX19:22Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 42m

SFO21:04San Francisco

€124

Frontier

4 Jul

SFO20:21San Francisco

1h 43m

LAX22:04Los Angeles Los Angeles

6 Jul

LAX19:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 38m

SFO20:45San Francisco

€133

Frontier

11 Jul

SFO21:39San Francisco

10h 51m

1 stop

LAX08:30Los Angeles Los Angeles

13 Jul

LAX19:07Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 33m

SFO20:40San Francisco

€136

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to California

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American Airlines

11 Jul

SFO11:46San Francisco

1h 40m

LAX13:26Los Angeles Los Angeles

13 Jul

LAX07:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 37m

SFO08:37San Francisco

€146

American Airlines

5 Jun

SFO06:00San Francisco

1h 43m

LAX07:43Los Angeles Los Angeles

7 Jun

LAX17:51Los Angeles Los Angeles

1h 29m

SFO19:20San Francisco

€230

American Airlines

1 Jun

SFO10:07San Francisco

1h 41m

LAX11:48Los Angeles Los Angeles

2 Jun

LAX06:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

6h 43m

1 stop

SFO12:58San Francisco

€239

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San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

16:24-18:09

Nonstop1h 45m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

21:27-23:08

Nonstop1h 41m

€114

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

10:06-11:38

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

14:56-16:17

Nonstop1h 21m

€114

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

08:55-10:40

Nonstop1h 45m

San Diego

Tue 23/6

06:30-08:20

Nonstop1h 50m

€118

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San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

07:10-08:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 16/6

12:55-14:15

Nonstop1h 20m

€118

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

05:50-07:25

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Tue 23/6

18:50-23:15

1 stop4h 25m

€127

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 16/6

17:35-18:50

Nonstop1h 15m

€127

San FranciscoSan Diego

SFO - SAN

SFOSAN

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

22:27-00:15

Nonstop1h 48m

San Diego

Sat 11/7

17:15-22:34

1 stop5h 19m

€128

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

20:21-22:04

Nonstop1h 43m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/7

19:07-20:45

Nonstop1h 38m

€133

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

21:39-08:30

1 stop10h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 13/7

19:07-20:40

Nonstop1h 33m

€136

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

09:20-10:53

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 16/6

17:33-18:58

Nonstop1h 25m

€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 €160.

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 €143. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of €307.

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 €176 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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Best price found	€129
Fastest flight time	1h 38m
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 €129. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €340.

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 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 13.04% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 11.82%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 11.10%, and Boeing 737-900 with 8.22%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom €75	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,940 reviews		Search Frontier flights

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