Cheap flights from San Francisco
The primary aviation hub serving the city is San Francisco International Airport, located just 18 kilometers from the city center. Its route network includes more than 15 popular destinations, with passengers most frequently choosing flights to Los Angeles (917 flights per week) and New York (738 flights). Flight frequency also remains high on routes to Seattle and San Diego, with over 600 aircraft departing weekly.
Air service from the city is provided by 76 airlines, with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines holding leading positions in terms of passenger volume. Below are cards for popular cities with convenient interest-based filters to help you navigate the variety of routes. Before your departure, it's a good idea to check the latest weather information to ensure your planned trip is as comfortable as possible.

San Francisco — San Diego

San Francisco — Los Angeles


San Francisco — Las Vegas

San Francisco — Denver

San Francisco — Seattle

San Francisco — Phoenix


San Francisco — Reno


San Francisco — Santa Barbara



San Francisco — Spokane


San Francisco — Fresno


San Francisco — Salt Lake City


San Francisco — Puerto Vallarta
Flight insights from San Francisco
Data-driven trends for direct flights from San Francisco — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from San Francisco are Los Angeles, New York City and Seattle. Los Angeles leads with around 917 flights a week.
- Los Angeles917 flights/week
- New York City738 flights/week
- Seattle684 flights/week
- San Diego655 flights/week
- Santa Ana498 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from San Francisco head to United States, Canada and Mexico. United States alone accounts for about 83% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $99
- Canadaavg $112
- Mexicoavg $90
- United Kingdomavg $332
- Taiwan, Republic of Chinaavg $401
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from San Francisco range from Los Angeles at $21 to New York City at $151 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Los Angelesfrom $21
- New York Cityfrom $151
- Seattlefrom $60
- San Diegofrom $22
- Santa Anafrom $83
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from San Francisco right now are Los Angeles from $21, San Diego from $22 and Las Vegas from $29.
- Los Angelesfrom $21
- San Diegofrom $22
- Las Vegasfrom $29
- San Jose del Cabofrom $45
- Denverfrom $52
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from San Francisco is to Singapore at about 17h 56m, followed by Manila (14h 54m) and Hong Kong (14h 45m).
- Singapore17h 56m
- Manila14h 54m
- Hong Kong14h 45m
- Taipei13h 48m
- Frankfurt am Main12h 14m
Popular destinations from San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from San Francisco?
- Currently, the top list of the most popular routes includes 15 key destinations. In total, you can fly from the city to dozens of different locations worldwide, covering both domestic flights within the US and international journeys to Europe and Canada.
- What are the most popular destinations from San Francisco?
- The leader in terms of flight volume is Los Angeles, with 917 departures per week. Other high-demand routes include New York (738 flights per week), Seattle (684 flights), and San Diego (655 flights).
- How many airlines fly from San Francisco?
- Regular air service is provided by 76 airlines. The largest carriers offering the most travel options are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.
- Which airports serve San Francisco?
- The region's primary international hub is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It is located approximately 18 kilometers from the city center, making it convenient for passengers traveling by public transport or taxi.
- Which destinations are popular for beach holidays?
- Among the popular "sunny" destinations are flights to Honolulu (192 flights per week) and Palm Springs (196 flights). These routes are traditionally in demand for travelers planning a getaway to the coast or resort areas.
- How can I find cheap tickets from San Francisco?
- To find great deals, we recommend checking flights from carriers such as Southwest Airlines or Frontier Airlines. You can also use the convenient interest-based filters on this page to find the most suitable route.