$130+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. 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.
SFO — SYD
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 November 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$71

Cheapest airline

Alaska Airlines

Most popular destination

Los Angeles (LAX)

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$105 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco is currently to Los Angeles.
On average, Alaska Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco (avg. price of $169).
Los Angeles (LAX) is currently the most popular flight destination from San Francisco (average return price of $640).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco.

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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 14 November 2025.

Sun 18/113:35SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Sat 24/108:45MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/11$559
Fri 9/106:30SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Sat 17/108:45MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/11$589
Sat 6/1222:49SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1206:10MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$609
Wed 4/213:35SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Mon 9/208:45MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/11$620
Thu 15/106:00SFO - MEX
2 stops10h 40mDelta
Tue 20/108:45MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 13/11$626
Sat 28/322:49SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/405:05MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$629
Thu 15/106:00SFO - MEX
2 stops14h 35mDelta
Sat 24/116:55MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/11$633
Sat 10/122:35SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Mon 2/209:20MEX - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/11$635
Mon 1/1222:49SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1206:10MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$639
Fri 9/106:30SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Tue 13/109:55MEX - SFO
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/11$641
Thu 4/1212:25SFO - MEX
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Sat 13/1218:15MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/11$645
Wed 4/213:35SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Tue 10/221:55MEX - SFO
1 stop14h 02mDelta
Deal found 13/11$650

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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 14 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

13:35-20:00

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 23/1

16:55-19:59

Nonstop5h 04m

$559

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

13:35-20:00

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 24/1

16:55-19:59

Nonstop5h 04m

$559

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

06:30-12:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 24/1

08:45-11:51

Nonstop5h 06m

$589

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

06:30-12:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 22/1

08:45-11:51

Nonstop5h 06m

$589

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

22:49-05:05

Nonstop4h 16m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/12

06:10-09:09

Nonstop4h 59m

$609

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

22:30-04:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/3

08:45-12:51

Nonstop5h 06m

$620

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

22:30-04:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/2

08:45-11:51

Nonstop5h 06m

$620

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

06:30-12:55

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 25/1

07:35-15:05

1 stop9h 30m

$635

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

10:40-19:10

1 stop6h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 11/12

18:15-21:20

Nonstop5h 05m

$645

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

08:25-19:10

1 stop8h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/12

08:55-11:55

Nonstop5h 00m

$645

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

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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 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco is 32 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 $447). Flying from San Francisco in November will prove the most costly (average of $1,264). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, andQantas Airways from San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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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 14 November 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 Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. 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 $44 to Las Vegas (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,223 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 ($78). Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl ($120). Flair Airlines flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl ($148).

  • 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 $686
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  • 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 $723 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 November. 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 $1,248 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Melbourne from $1,292 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Brisbane from $1,335 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Jerez de la Frontera from $2,234 round trip

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