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$129+ 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 12/8. 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
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 July 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

06:00-14:35

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/9

13:00-19:56

1 stop9h 56m

$486

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

13:41-22:29

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/10

20:25-08:49

1 stop15h 24m

$499

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

07:08-22:59

1 stop12h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

11:55-19:06

1 stop10h 11m

$583

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

11:40-22:59

1 stop8h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/11

16:00-21:56

1 stop8h 56m

$597

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

06:00-17:13

1 stop8h 13m

Newark

Sat 17/10

06:30-12:48

1 stop9h 18m

$605

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

17:16-15:46

1 stop19h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/8

18:59-22:26

Nonstop6h 27m

$610

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

22:40-14:00

1 stop12h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

15:30-01:03

1 stop12h 33m

$622

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

21:13-15:40

1 stop15h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/9

11:55-17:22

1 stop8h 27m

$623

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

08:25-22:59

1 stop11h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/9

16:29-23:12

1 stop9h 43m

$627

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

17:45-06:59

1 stop10h 14m

Newark

Tue 3/11

07:00-13:47

1 stop9h 47m

$636

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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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of $1,525). Flying from San Francisco in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,438). 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, Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,456
Air India
Air India
From $1,125
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $926
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
From $418

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

San Francisco offers frequent flights to New York (1,832 flights per day), Chicago (1,024 flights per day) and Los Angeles (972 flights per day).

Los Angeles Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles
From $8
New York
New York
From $291
Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
From $704
Nadi
Nadi
From $687

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Los Angeles Los Angeles, with prices starting at $8. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles
From $8
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $45
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $53
Boston Logan Intl
Boston Logan Intl
From $181

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco is 19 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.

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,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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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 23 July 2026.

  • 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, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Mumbai, Boston, Bengaluru 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 $8 to Los Angeles (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,267 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 JetBlue 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 ($84). Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York ($153). JetBlue flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale ($182).

  • 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 Las Vegas starting at $530
    Fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles starting at $713
    Fly from San Francisco to Miami starting at $2,785
    Fly from San Francisco to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport starting at $2,819

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

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from San Francisco to anywhere, put Atlanta on your list as prices start at $2,598 for this destination.

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

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco is March. The most expensive month for flights is December. 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 $1,160 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Seoul from $1,281 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Melbourne from $1,289 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Brisbane from $1,363 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Jerez de la Frontera from $2,092 round trip

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