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Cheap flights to San Francisco from $106

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SFO
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
Sun 28/4
Sun 5/5

Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,094

Return from

$953

One-way from

$626
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO)

Cheap flights to San Francisco in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San Francisco in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to San Francisco in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Wed 15/511:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/515:25SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$206
Tue 21/518:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Tue 28/506:10SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 22/4$228
Wed 22/517:16SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Wed 29/505:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 23/4$242
Tue 21/518:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Tue 28/519:35SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 23/4$244
Thu 30/517:49LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Mon 3/605:50SFO - LAS
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 23/4$245
Mon 20/519:20SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 21/519:35SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 22/4$259
Fri 17/519:20SAN - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Sun 26/505:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 22/4$261
Wed 1/518:51LAS - SFO
1 stop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/517:25SFO - LAS
1 stop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4$264
Tue 7/515:41SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/519:35SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$269

San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San Francisco in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data were last updated on 23 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 15/511:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/515:25SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$206
Sat 27/706:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 27/715:56SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4$216
Thu 4/722:25LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/719:22SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$219
Tue 21/518:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Tue 28/506:10SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 22/4$228
Fri 9/806:05LAS - SFO
1 stop4h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/819:22SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$233
Wed 19/606:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 19/615:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4$239
Fri 2/806:05LAS - SFO
1 stop12h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/819:22SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$241
Wed 22/517:16SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Wed 29/505:50SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 23/4$242
Tue 11/618:30SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Thu 20/618:59SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Deal found 22/4$244

Flights to San Francisco departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San Francisco, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to San Francisco. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Wed 1/518:51LAS - SFO
1 stop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/517:25SFO - LAS
1 stop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4$264
Tue 30/411:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/415:25SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$362
Fri 3/514:30LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/506:30SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4$365
Thu 2/518:10MIA - SFO
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Sat 4/522:45SFO - MIA
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 22/4$366
Tue 30/416:40MIA - SFO
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Sat 4/522:45SFO - MIA
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 21/4$368
Thu 2/519:44MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Sat 4/521:30SFO - MIA
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 23/4$397
Thu 2/519:44MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Fri 3/500:45SFO - MIA
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 23/4$421
Mon 29/408:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/413:25SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$424
Mon 29/417:15SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Wed 1/510:55SFO - SAN
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 22/4$432

One-way flights to San Francisco

Explore one-way flight options to San Francisco for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 598,797 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to San Francisco at this time. Reserve a round-trip flight to San Francisco instead by utilising the search form above.
Wed 22/517:16SAN - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 22/4$106
Wed 29/517:59LAS - SFO
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 22/4$106
Fri 24/517:50SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$109
Sat 6/706:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$109
Tue 28/518:10SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 23/4$121
Wed 5/619:20LAS - SFO
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 23/4$121
Wed 26/618:30SAN - SFO
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 23/4$123
Fri 31/517:49LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 22/4$123
Fri 30/807:09LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 22/4$124

Direct flights to San Francisco

Wed 15/511:00SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/515:25SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$206
Sat 27/706:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 27/715:56SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4$216
Thu 4/722:25LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/719:22SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$219
Sat 3/806:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/815:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$239
Sat 22/620:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 23/606:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$247
Sun 30/606:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/715:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$261
Thu 29/817:55SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 29/821:55SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$267
Tue 7/515:41SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/519:35SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$269
Tue 4/610:46SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/616:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$275

Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San Francisco is currently $116 while a return flight costs $313. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San Francisco (average of $894). Flying to San Francisco in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,241). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,388

February

$1,458

March

$1,428

April

$1,484

May

$1,559

June

$1,730

July

$1,816

August

$1,816

September

$1,776

October

$1,448

November

$1,664

December

$1,927

Peak season:

Not only do millions of travellers take cheap flights to San Francisco each year for holidays, it is also a popular world-class convention and conference destination. Summer months (June to August) are the peak season for tourism and business travellers, so be prepared for hotels near top sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury and the colourful Chinatowns to be booked up early. The city comes alive in the warmer months with many festivals, street fairs and special events taking place. San Francisco has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, but summer weather can be changeable, with fog, wind and cooler temperatures, so always bring extra layers and a light jacket.

Off season:

Winter (December to February) is the off season with winter temps hovering about the 15C mark, chill winds and more fog. Come armed with layers and wet weather gear too as the city gets everything from light rain showers, to torrential downpours. Some positive reasons to visit in winter are the ballet and opera seasons, you’ll find the cheapest flights to San Francisco and hotel rates are lower.

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

The best time to book flights to San Francisco is from September to November, when the city gets a late burst of sun, known as an ‘Indian Summer’, and the fog rolls away. This is the sweet spot for visiting as there are less tourists, better weather and good deals on hotels. Spring can also be a good time to visit before the peak season price hikes. Whale watchers will want to book flight tickets, as this is a popular activity at certain times of the year; for Grey Whales this is winter / spring, and for other whales; summer / autumn.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 23 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very Good
77 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
947 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.4
Very Good
603 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
1,487 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
967 reviews
8.7
Very Good
77 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

What is good to know if travelling to San Francisco?

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  • How long is the flight to San Francisco?

    Flights from Sydney to San Francisco – 13 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco – 16 hours. Flights from Brisbane to San Francisco – 16 hours 05 minutes. Flights from Perth to San Francisco – 19 hours 25 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to San Francisco?

    Qantas and United Airlines operate regular direct flights to San Francisco from Sydney, or you can take a connecting flight from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with airlines such as Air New Zealand (via Auckland), Hawaiian Air (via Honolulu) or American Airlines (via Los Angeles).

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    After your flight lands at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), there are several options for getting to the city. There is a direct rail link to the city from the airport BART station on the Departures level of the International Terminal. SamTrans buses run regularly into downtown San Francisco or anywhere else you need to go. Shared shuttles are available and don’t need to be booked before 11pm, and taxi zones are on outside the arrivals building. For accessing other terminals, the AirTrain is a free people-mover that connects all four terminals. San Francisco’s historic streetcars and cable cars are a great way to see the city as they access the most popular tourist destinations.

  • What does SFO mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like SFO are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San Francisco. It is only a 19.0 km journey from San Francisco to San Francisco’s city centre. SFO handles an average of 5 flights per day from Sydney. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 18 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Sydney.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco Airport typically cost $35, while return flights cost around $91.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $123, however they can be found for as little as $59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco Airport?

    Yes. San Francisco Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco Airport (1.6 km away from San Francisco Airport).

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