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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel to San Francisco International Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $52. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to San Francisco International is 5 hours and 53 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Washington, D.C..
United, SkyWest Airlines, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Virgin Australia and Air Canada all fly non-stop to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco International is usually July.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to San Francisco International is $42. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to San Francisco International Airport is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying to San Francisco International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$42
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week14,724

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How to find cheap flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to San Francisco International Airport is $21. A round-trip plane ticket to SFO right now is $42.

  • Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to SFO. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

  • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some awesome early bird deals on tickets to San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to San Francisco. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.

  • If there's no rush to travel to San Francisco, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to San Francisco International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to San Francisco

  • The cheapest month to get on a flight to San Francisco is usually May.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to SFO that suits your budget and schedule.

  • Head to San Francisco in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SFO, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.

  • December is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to San Francisco then.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. San Francisco is warmest in September, averaging between 54ºF and 75ºF.

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 41ºF to 61ºF.

  • July gives you the best chance of sunshine. This is the driest month in San Francisco.

  • March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around seven days of rainfall if you visit during this time.

Flying to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to San Francisco in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to San Francisco International Airport with one of these popular airlines:

  • If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your SFO plane ticket with Cathay Pacific. Up to 93% of its flights into this hub arrive as planned.

  • When you hop off the plane at SFO, you'll be in the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to SFO? These hotels near San Francisco International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:

  • San Francisco International Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, California, the United States.

Getting to central San Francisco from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco highlights

  • Hop off your flight to San Francisco and head directly for these well-known attractions:

    • Golden Gate Bridge: Located around 4 miles northwest of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Japanese Tea Garden: You'll find this park roughly 3 miles west of the center in Golden Gate Park. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of San Francisco.

    • Alcatraz Island: Want more reasons to visit San Francisco? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 4 miles north of the city center.

How to get to San Jose from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The nearby city of San Jose is about 35 miles from SFO. Heading into the center by cab or ride-share will take around 40 minutes.

  • Expect a journey time of 1 hour 35 minutes or so when making your way to San Jose on public transport.

Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fremont

  • About 20 miles away, Fremont is another city that's easy to reach from San Francisco International Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 5 minutes to make the journey by public transport from SFO.

  • It'll take you 40 minutes or so to drive to Fremont.

Explore more of the United States

  • There's loads more to see and do in the United States, starting with San Jose. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are must-do's in this city, which is around 35 miles southeast of San Francisco. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the major airport in San Jose.

  • Fresno fits right into any adventure through the United States. You'll find it around 160 miles east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the highlights. The main airport serving this city is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

  • About 80 miles northeast of San Francisco, Sacramento is worth a detour. Big reasons to visit include California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the easiest way to arrive here.

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