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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 17/4. 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
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£415

Return from

£325

One-way from

£221
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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 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.
Wed 17/408:50LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/421:41SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£66
Tue 9/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Thu 18/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£71
Wed 17/408:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Tue 23/400:58SFO - LAS
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 18/3£74
Tue 23/421:33LAX - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Wed 24/421:41SFO - LAX
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 16/3£79
Tue 26/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/306:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£86
Thu 21/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/306:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/3£88
Sun 7/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Tue 16/410:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 18/3£90
Thu 4/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/421:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£90
Wed 27/308:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/419:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/3£91

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 905,048 searches and data were last updated on 19 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.
Tue 23/409:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Wed 24/421:41SFO - LAX
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 17/3£58
Wed 17/408:50LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/421:41SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£66
Tue 6/809:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Wed 21/814:41SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 18/3£66
Tue 9/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Thu 18/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£71
Wed 17/408:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Tue 23/400:58SFO - LAS
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 18/3£74
Tue 23/421:33LAX - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Wed 24/421:41SFO - LAX
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 17/3£79
Tue 26/321:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/306:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£86
Sun 7/422:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Wed 10/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 18/3£90
Thu 4/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/421:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£90

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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 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.
Tue 26/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/306:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£86
Mon 25/322:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Thu 28/306:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/3£88
Mon 25/322:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Wed 27/311:05SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Deal found 18/3£90
Wed 27/308:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/419:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/3£91
Tue 26/317:25LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/306:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£93
Sat 23/311:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mJetBlue
Tue 26/314:03SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 16/3£97
Sat 23/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Fri 26/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 18/3£98
Wed 27/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/310:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£102
Sat 23/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 10/418:59SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 18/3£105

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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 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 17/421:30LAX - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 18/3£44
Wed 3/708:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£50
Sat 11/510:10LAS - SFO
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£53
Wed 27/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 18/3£53
Sun 7/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 18/3£54
Fri 26/407:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£55
Fri 19/422:35LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£55
Sat 6/706:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£56
Tue 2/417:25LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£57

Direct flights to San Francisco

Tue 9/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Thu 18/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£71
Fri 29/306:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/417:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£86
Sun 7/422:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Wed 10/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 18/3£90
Thu 4/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/421:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£90
Fri 5/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/421:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£91
Fri 5/411:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mJetBlue
Wed 10/413:12SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 18/3£97
Sat 6/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Thu 18/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 18/3£98
Thu 5/908:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/908:39SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£100
Tue 2/408:20LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/412:45SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/3£101

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 905,048 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£58 - £156

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 23/4

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 24/4

1 stop9h 40m

£58

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 17/4

1 stop6h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 24/4

Nonstop1h 39m

£66

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/8

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 21/8

Nonstop1h 29m

£66

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/4

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Thu 18/4

Nonstop1h 29m

£71

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 17/4

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 23/4

1 stop6h 47m

£74

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 29/3

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

Nonstop1h 32m

£86

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 7/4

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 13/4

Nonstop1h 30m

£90

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 4/4

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

Nonstop1h 32m

£90

Denver IntlSan Francisco

DEN - SFO

DENSFO

Denver Intl

Wed 15/5

Nonstop2h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 22/5

Nonstop2h 40m

£156

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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 £53 while a return flight costs £84. Price data was last updated on 17 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 £748). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£423

February

£415

March

£443

April

£428

May

£445

June

£545

July

£587

August

£518

September

£463

October

£470

November

£430

December

£447

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 10 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 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada and Lufthansa. 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.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
11,551 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
4,921 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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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