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$121+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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SFO — SYD
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from San Francisco

Discover essential information about flights departing from San Francisco, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San Francisco airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$41

Cheapest round-trip flight

$565

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Tokyo Haneda (HND)

Good round-trip deal

$101 or less

Good one-way deal

$63 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco is currently to Los Angeles.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco is currently to Philadelphia.
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On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco (avg. price of $125).
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Tokyo Haneda (HND) is currently the most popular flight destination from San Francisco (average return price of $2,034).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 25/406:00SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 30/409:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 23/3$410
Fri 23/523:20SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/507:00EWR - SFO
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$412
Fri 2/521:27SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 13/519:59EWR - SFO
1 stop15h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3$426
Thu 1/519:16SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Wed 7/518:59EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 24/3$441
Fri 16/518:09SFO - EWR
1 stop13h 35mSun Country Air
Mon 19/511:41EWR - SFO
1 stop29h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 25/3$565
Thu 7/823:00SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 14/813:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,255
Wed 11/608:55SFO - SYD
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Wed 2/709:25SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 34mDelta
Deal found 24/3$1,483
Sat 2/823:00SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 16/823:50BNE - SFO
1 stop30h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,490
Sun 18/519:55SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/516:20SYD - SFO
2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,490
Tue 15/422:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 13/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,492
Thu 4/923:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 16/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,505
Sat 9/819:50SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,514

Find flights from San Francisco within your budget

Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 25/4

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

Newark

Wed 30/4

09:00-12:29

Nonstop6h 29m

$410

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

23:20-07:54

Nonstop5h 34m

Newark

Fri 30/5

07:00-11:59

1 stop7h 59m

$412

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

21:27-05:59

Nonstop5h 32m

Newark

Tue 6/5

19:59-08:20

1 stop15h 21m

$426

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

19:16-05:41

1 stop7h 25m

Newark

Wed 7/5

18:59-00:21

1 stop8h 22m

$441

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

18:09-10:44

1 stop13h 35m

Newark

Mon 19/5

11:41-14:12

1 stop29h 31m

$565

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

23:00-22:10

1 stop30h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

13:15-13:45

1 stop17h 30m

$1,255

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

08:55-06:35

1 stop28h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/7

09:25-09:59

1 stop17h 34m

$1,483

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

19:55-14:40

1 stop25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

16:20-09:59

2 stops34h 39m

$1,490

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

23:00-10:35

1 stop18h 35m

Brisbane

Sat 16/8

23:50-13:25

1 stop30h 35m

$1,492

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,492

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of $694). Flying from San Francisco in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,508). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

When flying from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $170

Frontier

Frontier

From $22

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $165

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $39

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

San Francisco offers frequent flights to New York (1,347 flights per day), Los Angeles (1,061 flights per day) and Chicago (708 flights per day).

Tokyo

Tokyo

From $1,270

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $620

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $40

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

From $26

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Los Angeles, with prices starting at $41. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

From $26

Vancouver Intl

Vancouver Intl

From $29

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $40

Calgary

Calgary

From $56

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from San Francisco. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from San Francisco are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Boston, Mumbai. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are the most popular locations from San Francisco year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as $41 to Los Angeles (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,168 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Flair Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from San Francisco. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Frontier flights from San Francisco to Denver Intl ($35). Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl ($62). Flair Airlines flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl ($149).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San Francisco we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City starting at $630
    Fly from San Francisco to Spokane starting at $930
    Fly from San Francisco to Atlanta starting at $1,265
    Fly from San Francisco to Toronto Pearson Intl Airport starting at $1,272

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San Francisco?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from San Francisco to anywhere, put Santa Ana on your list as prices start at $513 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco is February. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San Francisco?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from San Francisco:
    Fly from San Francisco to Sydney from $1,255 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Brisbane from $1,417 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Melbourne from $1,444 round trip
    Fly from San Francisco to Jerez de la Frontera from $2,329 round trip

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