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Cheap flights to San Francisco

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When planning a trip to the USA, many choose **San Francisco** as their starting point. The city is served by San Francisco International Airport, located 18 km from the city center. This air hub accepts flights from numerous destinations, creating a dense transport network. The highest passenger traffic comes from Los Angeles (745 flights weekly), New York (695 flights), and San Diego (608 flights).

A total of 84 airlines operate flights to this destination, with the largest being United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. To find a suitable flight option, use the departure city cards located further down this page. We also recommend checking out our main city travel guide to prepare for your trip.

Recent deals to San Francisco

F9
$ 24

San Diego — San Francisco

10:00—11:52
25 Aug 2026
1 h 52 m
Direct flight
F9
$ 34

Los Angeles — San Francisco

19:13—20:46
1 Sep 2026
1 h 33 m
Direct flight
F9
$ 35

Las Vegas — San Francisco

08:39—10:25
1 Sep 2026
1 h 46 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 56

Phoenix — San Francisco

19:00—11:52
26 Aug 2026
3 h 7 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 64

Chicago — San Francisco

14:41—00:18
1 Sep 2026
5 h 53 m
1 stop
F9
F9
$ 73

Denver — San Francisco

22:29—11:52
31 Aug 2026
4 h 14 m
1 stop
AS
$ 74

Portland — San Francisco

18:53—20:46
31 Aug 2026
1 h 53 m
Direct flight
F9
$ 76

Salt Lake City — San Francisco

16:53—18:09
30 Aug 2026
2 h 16 m
Direct flight
AS
F9
$ 76

Santa Barbara — San Francisco

15:26—11:52
2 Sep 2026
2 h 56 m
1 stop
AS
F9
$ 77

Fresno — San Francisco

16:23—11:52
2 Sep 2026
3 h 16 m
1 stop
DL
$ 82

Seattle — San Francisco

07:20—09:36
3 Sep 2026
2 h 16 m
Direct flight
F9
F9
$ 89

Austin — San Francisco

20:15—00:18
29 Aug 2026
5 h 18 m
1 stop

Flight insights to San Francisco

Data-driven trends for direct flights to San Francisco — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to San Francisco come from Los Angeles, New York City and San Diego. Los Angeles leads with around 745 flights a week.

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to San Francisco depart from United States, Canada and Mexico. United States alone accounts for about 82% of all direct routes.

  • United Statesavg $98
  • Canadaavg $154
  • Mexicoavg $112
  • United Kingdomavg $432
  • Taiwan, Republic of Chinaavg $438

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to San Francisco range from San Diego at $25 to New York City at $132 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to San Francisco from right now are San Diego from $25, Las Vegas from $30 and Los Angeles from $33.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to San Francisco is from Singapore at about 17h 56m, followed by Manila (14h 54m) and Hong Kong (14h 45m).

Popular departure cities to San Francisco

Los AngelesUnited States
Los Angeles
745 flights/weekFrom $ 33
New York CityUnited States
New York City
695 flights/weekFrom $ 132
San DiegoUnited States
San Diego
608 flights/weekFrom $ 25
SeattleUnited States
Seattle
576 flights/weekFrom $ 64
Santa AnaUnited States
Santa Ana
434 flights/weekFrom $ 80
Las VegasUnited States
Las Vegas
383 flights/weekFrom $ 30
LondonUnited Kingdom
London
253 flights/weekFrom $ 432
BostonUnited States
Boston
245 flights/weekFrom $ 117
PortlandUnited States
Portland
241 flights/weekFrom $ 57
PhoenixUnited States
Phoenix
223 flights/weekFrom $ 56
BurbankUnited States
Burbank
205 flights/weekFrom $ 76
AustinUnited States
Austin
196 flights/weekFrom $ 82
ChicagoUnited States
Chicago
189 flights/weekFrom $ 64
HonoluluUnited States
Honolulu
186 flights/weekFrom $ 158
DenverUnited States
Denver
184 flights/weekFrom $ 65
VancouverCanada
Vancouver
167 flights/weekFrom $ 101
DallasUnited States
Dallas
164 flights/weekFrom $ 91
Palm SpringsUnited States
Palm Springs
163 flights/weekFrom $ 79
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
151 flights/weekFrom $ 92
AtlantaUnited States
Atlanta
136 flights/weekFrom $ 123
Salt Lake CityUnited States
Salt Lake City
123 flights/weekFrom $ 74
MinneapolisUnited States
Minneapolis
117 flights/weekFrom $ 118
TaipeiTaiwan, Republic of China
Taipei
106 flights/weekFrom $ 438
TorontoCanada
Toronto
103 flights/weekFrom $ 178
KahuluiUnited States
Kahului
101 flights/weekFrom $ 160
OrlandoUnited States
Orlando
97 flights/weekFrom $ 120
TokyoJapan
Tokyo
95 flights/weekFrom $ 520
Frankfurt am MainGermany
Frankfurt am Main
93 flights/weekFrom $ 541
SpokaneUnited States
Spokane
90 flights/weekFrom $ 88
ParisFrance
Paris
89 flights/weekFrom $ 428
Puerto VallartaMexico
Puerto Vallarta
84 flights/weekFrom $ 98
BoiseUnited States
Boise
80 flights/weekFrom $ 94
Mexico CityMexico
Mexico City
79 flights/weekFrom $ 101
RedmondUnited States
Redmond
78 flights/weekFrom $ 101
SeoulKorea, Republic Of
Seoul
77 flights/weekFrom $ 381
HoustonUnited States
Houston
77 flights/weekFrom $ 88
DetroitUnited States
Detroit
75 flights/weekFrom $ 126
PhiladelphiaUnited States
Philadelphia
73 flights/weekFrom $ 121
Kailua-KonaUnited States
Kailua-Kona
65 flights/weekFrom $ 146
MiamiUnited States
Miami
65 flights/weekFrom $ 127
KapaaUnited States
Kapaa
63 flights/weekFrom $ 154
Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong
62 flights/weekFrom $ 394
San Jose del CaboMexico
San Jose del Cabo
61 flights/weekFrom $ 94
MontrealCanada
Montreal
54 flights/weekFrom $ 217
CancunMexico
Cancun
54 flights/weekFrom $ 156
SingaporeSingapore
Singapore
53 flights/weekFrom $ 458
Santa BarbaraUnited States
Santa Barbara
53 flights/weekFrom $ 76
CalgaryCanada
Calgary
52 flights/weekFrom $ 119
CharlotteUnited States
Charlotte
51 flights/weekFrom $ 139
RenoUnited States
Reno
50 flights/weekFrom $ 90
Fort LauderdaleUnited States
Fort Lauderdale
47 flights/weekFrom $ 117
FresnoUnited States
Fresno
46 flights/weekFrom $ 77
ManilaPhilippines
Manila
42 flights/weekFrom $ 417
EugeneUnited States
Eugene
42 flights/weekFrom $ 58
ArcataUnited States
Arcata
39 flights/weekFrom $ 114
IstanbulTurkey
Istanbul
36 flights/weekFrom $ 475
SacramentoUnited States
Sacramento
36 flights/weekFrom $ 87
ReddingUnited States
Redding
35 flights/weekFrom $ 214
AmsterdamNetherlands
Amsterdam
34 flights/weekFrom $ 510
San SalvadorEl Salvador
San Salvador
34 flights/weekFrom $ 164

Frequently asked questions

Which airports receive flights to San Francisco?
All major flights arrive at San Francisco International Airport. It is a major international hub located 18 kilometers south of the city center.
How many cities have flights to San Francisco?
The route network covers dozens of destinations worldwide. The top of the most popular routes includes 15 key cities that provide stable air connections with the city.
How many airlines fly to San Francisco?
84 airlines fly to the city. Carriers such as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines operate the highest number of weekly flights.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to San Francisco?
The most popular routes are flights from Los Angeles (745 flights per week), New York (695 flights) and San Diego (608 flights). There is also significant traffic from Seattle.
How to find cheap flights to San Francisco?
It is recommended to consider offers from different carriers, including Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Using the search by specific departure cities on this page will help you find the best fares.
When is the best time to buy flight tickets to San Francisco?
Booking several months in advance usually allows you to find better deals. Before purchasing, it's worth checking the weather for your planned visit dates to choose the most comfortable period.

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