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Cheap flights to San Francisco from £44

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. 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.
WAS — SFO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,883 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£419

Return from

£399

One-way from

£223
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From London to San Francisco
One-way flight from London to San Francisco (SFO)

Cheap flights to San Francisco in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San Francisco in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,883 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to San Francisco in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 7/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Tue 9/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/3£72
Mon 29/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Thu 2/508:25SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 27/3£78
Sat 6/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 8/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/3£80
Fri 5/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/412:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£86
Fri 5/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/415:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3£89
Wed 3/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 8/418:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/3£90
Tue 2/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 3/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/3£94
Fri 5/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Thu 11/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3£98
Wed 17/407:00SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/411:40SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£104

San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San Francisco in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,883 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San Francisco in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 14/909:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Mon 23/914:41SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/3£54
Thu 18/408:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Mon 22/422:59SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 27/3£57
Thu 18/414:52LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Mon 22/422:59SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 26/3£58
Tue 30/421:33LAX - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Wed 1/514:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mFrontier
Deal found 25/3£59
Thu 12/909:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Fri 27/914:41SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/3£63
Tue 6/809:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Wed 21/814:41SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 27/3£66
Tue 9/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Sat 13/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 25/3£72
Fri 10/509:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Mon 13/522:59SFO - LAX
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 27/3£77
Wed 10/421:30LAX - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Sat 13/421:47SFO - LAX
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 26/3£78

Flights to San Francisco departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San Francisco, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,883 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to San Francisco, consider booking one of these fares. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Fri 5/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/415:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3£89
Sat 6/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 8/418:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/3£90
Tue 2/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 3/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/3£94
Fri 5/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Thu 11/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3£98
Thu 4/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Sat 6/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/3£106
Fri 5/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/420:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£107
Tue 2/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 10/420:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 27/3£114
Thu 4/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Thu 4/420:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Deal found 27/3£122
Mon 1/422:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£123

One-way flights to San Francisco

Explore one-way flight options to San Francisco for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,883 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to San Francisco. Book a round-trip flight to San Francisco instead by using the search form above.
Wed 10/421:30LAX - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 27/3£44
Sat 6/706:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£48
Mon 15/415:37SNA - SFO
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£48
Mon 1/422:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£52
Wed 10/407:10LAX - SFO
2 stops10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£53
Tue 28/517:49LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 28/3£54
Tue 24/906:00LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 27/3£55
Sun 12/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 27/3£55
Tue 23/416:15SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3£55

Direct flights to San Francisco

Sat 6/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/415:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3£90
Sat 6/706:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/717:46SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£94
Mon 8/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Fri 19/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/3£94
Sat 6/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Tue 9/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3£98
Fri 24/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sun 26/508:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/3£99
Sat 4/506:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Sat 11/506:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/3£102
Wed 17/407:00SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/411:40SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£104
Wed 3/711:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/708:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3£105
Sun 7/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/415:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3£106

Find flights to San Francisco within your budget

Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 961,883 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£54 - £118

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 14/9

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 23/9

Nonstop1h 29m

£54

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 18/4

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 22/4

Nonstop1h 41m

£58

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 30/4

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 1/5

Nonstop1h 25m

£59

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 12/9

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 27/9

Nonstop1h 29m

£63

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/4

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 15/4

Nonstop1h 29m

£72

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 29/4

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

Nonstop1h 32m

£78

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 6/4

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

Nonstop1h 32m

£90

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 29/4

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

Nonstop1h 25m

£114

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/8

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 21/8

1 stop6h 23m

£118

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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San Francisco is currently £51 while a return flight costs £79. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San Francisco (average of £529). Flying to San Francisco in July will prove the most costly (average of £749). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£427

February

£419

March

£448

April

£439

May

£450

June

£554

July

£593

August

£523

September

£470

October

£475

November

£433

December

£451

Peak Season:

Flights to San Francisco are at their most expensive between June and August as this is the busiest time of the year. You’ll find the waterfront more crowded as well as accommodating and restaurants a lot busier. For any flight to San Francisco during this time of year make sure to book in advance. While in San Francisco it’s well worth a visit to ‘the rock’, otherwise known as Alcatraz prison. You can get a tour and relive the iconic place in person.

Off season:

The off season is winter time, however this is also when the ballet and opera seasons are at their peak, making it a great time to visit. January often has cheap flights to San Francisco and also hosts the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. It consists of a 1.5 mile march, with civil rights advocates, singers and performers all adding to the festivities and bringing Martin Luther King’s message back to the forefront. From the middle of September until the middle of November is a great time to visit, most of the tourists have left and the city is still warm and sunny, making it a perfect time to book cheap flights to San Francisco then.

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

The cheapest flights to San Francisco are normally found between November and March, so if you book at least two months before your desired dates you should find the best prices for your flight tickets. If you are flexible and can pick and choose practically any date of the year then you’ll definitely find cheap flights to San Francisco at some point in the year. If you want to visit during the summer then make sure to book your flights to San Francisco well in advance to save yourself the extra costs of last minute bookings.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as Delta, ITA Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.9
Good
1,691 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
2,154 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,379 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.7
Good
4,840 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,418 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

San Francisco airport overview

San Francisco International Airport is located 21km (13 miles) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-storey Domestic Parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent. Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

  • How long is the flight to San Francisco?

    Flights from London (All airports) to San Francisco – 11 hour 10 minutes Flights from Manchester to San Francisco – 13 hours 30 minutes Flights from Birmingham to San Francisco – 13 hours 40 minutes Flights from Glasgow to San Francisco – 13 hours 35 minutes

  • Which airlines operate flights to San Francisco?

    Your flights to San Francisco could be operated by British Airways, Delta Air Lines, KLM or Iberia to name a few. While flights to San Francisco are common and competitive, don’t expect to find a cheap flight when compared to flights across Europe. British Airways offer complimentary food and drinks for the duration of the flight, or until they run out. Depending how flexible you are with your dates, you could find yourself cheap flights to San Francisco by comparing each airline to each other and working out what’s best for you.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    The easiest and most convenient way to travel from the airport to the city is from the BART station. It’s located in the International Terminal, and you can take a free AirTrain from all terminals to the BART station. You will need to buy a ticket from the BART station before you travel, or you can book in advance and exchange your voucher for the correct ticket, which is kind of like a debit card which you keep for your time in San Francisco. Another option is to get a taxi from outside of the airport, just remember that almost everyone in the US expects tips, and taxi drivers are no different so make sure to give them one to save yourself a potentially annoyed driver. You can also take a shuttle or shared van from the airport, simply tell the driver where you want to go and he’ll add you to his route and tell you the price.

  • What is good to know if travelling to San Francisco?

    Discover some of the best places to hit the waves and go surfing in San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark in San Francisco, but why not find some other great things to see in San Fran! Treat yourself to an authentic night of old school bars and great alcoholic beverages with these speakeasies in San Francisco. While this list isn’t exclusive to San Francisco, it does give you an insight on Alcatraz, so have a look and spend a day in jail! And if you want a more counter cultural experience, make sure to check out the Mission district, where you can take a mural tour of San Fran’s street art, or hang about in one of their man cocktail shops and coffee houses.

  • What does SFO mean?

    Great question - SFO just means San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 31 daily flights from 20 different airlines.

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