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New York – San Francisco
Outbound – May 9, 2025
F9PHL
1 stop
11h 0m
MCO
SFO
Return – May 19, 2025
F9SFO
1 stop
8h 18m
ATL
PHL
$309
7 days ago
Los Angeles – San Francisco
Outbound – Aug 8, 2025
F9LAX
direct
1h 36m
SFO
Return – Aug 12, 2025
HASFO
direct
1h 37m
LAX
$80
7 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

What is the cheapest month for a flight to San Francisco?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days. Flights departing from the U.S.

Price of plane tickets to San Francisco

  • A plane ticket from the U.S. to San Francisco costs on average $532.
  • Flight tickets usually vary between $73 and $1459.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from the U.S. to San Francisco is: September.
  • The departure airport where the cheapest flights for San Francisco can be found is: Denver International Airport.
  • The high season in San Francisco corresponds to the months of November, December and October.
  • For the cheapest airplane ticket prices, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 1 months before the departure date.

Frequently asked questions

How many direct flights are there to San Francisco from the U.S.?

On average there are 20 flights per week from the U.S. to San Francisco.

40% of flights are direct flights and 60% are flights with stopover(s).

On average there are 8 direct flights per week.

How long is a flight from the U.S. to San Francisco?

The duration of the flight depends on your departure airport. Here are some examples:

  • A flight from Newark to San Francisco takes 6h 13m.
  • A flight from St Louis to San Francisco takes 6h 24m.
  • A flight from New York to San Francisco takes 6h 23m.
  • A flight from Boston to San Francisco takes 6h 28m.

The durations indicated correspond to the shortest flights found on these routes.

Which airlines offer plane tickets to San Francisco?

The main airlines that operate flights between the U.S. and San Francisco are American Airlines, Skywest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

What is the best departure airport to go to San Francisco?

The most popular departure airport is: John F. Kennedy International Airport.
18% of flights to the U.S. depart from this airport.

The departure airport with the most direct flights is: Los Angeles International Airport.
9% of direct flights to the U.S. depart from this airport.

The cheapest departure airport on average is: Denver International Airport.
Comparison among airports in the U.S.

How much does a car rental cost for San Francisco?

Renting a car in San Francisco costs on average:

  • $49 per day for an Economy category car.
  • $51 per day for an Intermediate category car.

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Which airlines fly to San Francisco from the U.S.?