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$134+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — SYD
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
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What to know about flights from San Francisco

Discover essential information about flights departing from San Francisco, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San Francisco airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$82

Cheapest round-trip flight

$240

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Los Angeles (LAX)

Good round-trip deal

$142 or less

Good one-way deal

$101 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco is currently to Los Angeles.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco is currently to Vancouver Intl.
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On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco (avg. price of $121).
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Los Angeles (LAX) is currently the most popular flight destination from San Francisco (average return price of $245).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Tue 2/905:50SFO - EWR
1 stop21h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/917:48EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/7$439
Wed 24/911:50SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/906:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7$445
Fri 12/922:17SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 19/917:48EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/7$450
Mon 15/900:45SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Sun 21/918:50EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 28/7$477
Tue 9/916:35SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Tue 23/906:00MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7$1,222
Wed 6/818:41SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/806:00MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,237
Tue 12/813:36SFO - SYD
1 stop24h 44mAir Canada
Thu 21/809:20SYD - SFO
1 stop20h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 27/7$1,357
Sun 21/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 5/1009:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,362
Wed 10/923:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 17/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,363
Thu 25/920:04SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1017:20SYD - SFO
1 stop32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,371
Tue 19/823:55SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 9/911:15BNE - SFO
1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,386
Sun 24/816:35SFO - BNE
1 stop21h 30mAir Canada
Sun 31/810:00BNE - SFO
2 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7$1,388

Find flights from San Francisco within your budget

 
Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 30 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

05:50-05:59

1 stop21h 09m

Newark

Mon 8/9

17:48-23:44

1 stop8h 56m

$439

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

11:50-20:32

Nonstop5h 42m

Newark

Sun 28/9

06:00-09:14

Nonstop6h 14m

$445

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

22:17-06:59

Nonstop5h 42m

Newark

Fri 19/9

17:48-23:44

1 stop8h 56m

$450

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

00:45-10:53

1 stop7h 08m

Newark

Sun 21/9

18:50-23:50

1 stop8h 00m

$477

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

16:35-12:20

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

06:00-12:25

2 stops23h 25m

$1,222

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

18:41-11:35

2 stops23h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

06:00-12:25

2 stops23h 25m

$1,237

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

13:36-07:20

1 stop24h 44m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

09:20-12:25

1 stop20h 05m

$1,357

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 21/9

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

09:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,362

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

23:55-08:00

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

10:10-20:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,363

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

20:04-14:40

1 stop25h 36m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

17:20-07:49

1 stop32h 29m

$1,371

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of $614). Flying from San Francisco in October will prove the most costly (average of $1,225). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

When flying from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $170
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $79
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $694
Frontier
Frontier
From $43

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

San Francisco offers frequent flights to New York (1,740 flights per day), Los Angeles (1,118 flights per day) and Chicago (1,091 flights per day).

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $53
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $92
Vancouver Intl
Vancouver Intl
From $70
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $678

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Los Angeles, with prices starting at $82. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $53
San Diego
San Diego
From $66
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $70
Vancouver Intl
Vancouver Intl
From $70

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from San Francisco. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand from San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
501 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
894 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,822 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
922 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from San Francisco are Boston, Bengaluru, Mumbai. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are the most popular locations from San Francisco year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as $82 to Los Angeles (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,120 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Flair Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from San Francisco. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Frontier flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl ($66). Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl ($121). Flair Airlines flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl ($149).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San Francisco we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport starting at $691
    Fly from San Francisco to Spokane starting at $898
    Fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis starting at $1,187
    Fly from San Francisco to Atlanta starting at $1,220

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San Francisco?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from San Francisco to anywhere, put Phoenix on your list as prices start at $727 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco is February. The most expensive month for flights is October. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San Francisco?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from San Francisco:
    Fly from San Francisco to Sydney from $1,210 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Melbourne from $1,237 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Brisbane from $1,454 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Jerez de la Frontera from $2,248 round trip

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