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SFO — CPT
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
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Fri 17/5

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 5 May 2024.

Cheapest airline

Frontier
On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco.

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 5 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 531 830 searches.
Sat 14/921:00SFO - JNB
2 stops52h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 15/1112:10JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/5R17 218
Wed 18/921:00SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1017:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R17 606
Tue 17/921:00SFO - JNB
2 stops33h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 8/1017:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/5R18 586
Wed 16/1022:45SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 30/1012:10JNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/5R20 140
Mon 21/1021:00SFO - CPT
3 stops55h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 5/1121:15CPT - SFO
2 stops51h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/5R20 510
Mon 7/1021:00SFO - JNB
2 stops52h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 16/1017:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/5R20 621
Tue 17/921:00SFO - JNB
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 9/1012:10JNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/5R21 102
Thu 31/1021:00SFO - CPT
3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/1114:10CPT - SFO
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R21 490
Sat 7/915:00SFO - CPT
3 stops61h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/914:30CPT - SFO
3 stops41h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R21 601

Last-minute flight deals from San Francisco

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from San Francisco. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 5 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 531 830 searches.
Sun 12/513:00SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 21/511:20JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/5R22 433
Sun 12/513:00SFO - JNB
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 19/511:20JNB - SFO
1 stop44h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/5R23 358
Sat 11/516:10SFO - JNB
1 stop39h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 20/520:15JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R26 576
Tue 14/516:10SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 21/520:15JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R26 798
Sun 12/516:10SFO - JNB
1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 20/520:15JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R27 223
Tue 14/50:15SFO - JNB
1 stop46h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 19/511:20JNB - SFO
1 stop44h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/5R27 242
Wed 15/516:10SFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Mon 20/516:00JNB - SFO
3 stops30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 5/5R27 334
Wed 15/516:10SFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Mon 20/516:00JNB - SFO
3 stops30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 4/5R27 353
Mon 13/516:10SFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Mon 20/516:00JNB - SFO
3 stops30h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 4/5R27 371

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from San Francisco to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 531 830 searches and data was last updated 5 May 2024.
Wed 15/56:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/59:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5R1 572
Tue 18/614:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Thu 20/622:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/5R1 646
Thu 30/56:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Sun 2/66:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/5R1 683
Wed 12/66:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Wed 12/622:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/5R1 701
Sun 19/56:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Tue 21/510:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/5R2 108
Thu 23/513:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Tue 28/511:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 3/5R2 293
Sat 8/619:24SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/610:12LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5R2 386
Thu 30/56:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Mon 3/66:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/5R2 478
Wed 12/66:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Mon 17/610:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/5R2 497

International flights from San Francisco

Explore international flight options available from San Francisco. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from San Francisco, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 5 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 531 830 searches.
Tue 8/1015:50SFO - AMS
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 22/1019:30AMS - SFO
1 stop28h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5R11 226
Wed 2/1016:20SFO - AMS
1 stop17h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 22/1019:30AMS - SFO
1 stop28h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5R11 744
Tue 8/1015:50SFO - AMS
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 21/1019:30AMS - SFO
1 stop27h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5R11 781
Sun 20/1017:40SFO - DUB
2 stops34h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 30/1012:05DUB - SFO
2 stops35h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/5R12 040
Mon 2/915:30SFO - DUB
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 11/99:25DUB - SFO
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5R12 132
Wed 9/1017:40SFO - DUB
2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/1020:35DUB - SFO
2 stops27h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/5R12 188
Wed 2/1016:20SFO - AMS
1 stop17h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 16/1019:30AMS - SFO
1 stop28h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5R12 243
Fri 4/1016:20SFO - AMS
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/1019:30AMS - SFO
1 stop28h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/5R12 299
Sun 25/89:36SFO - DUB
1 stop16h 09mBritish Airways
Tue 10/97:45DUB - SFO
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/5R12 354

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 5 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 531 830 searches

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R17 218 - R21 601

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San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 14/9

2 stops52h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/11

2 stops37h 00m

R17 218

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 18/9

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/10

2 stops31h 10m

R17 606

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 17/9

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/10

2 stops31h 10m

R18 586

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Wed 16/10

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/10

2 stops36h 00m

R20 140

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Mon 21/10

3 stops55h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/11

2 stops51h 55m

R20 510

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Mon 7/10

2 stops52h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/10

2 stops31h 10m

R20 621

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Tue 17/9

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/10

2 stops36h 00m

R21 102

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 31/10

3 stops55h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/11

2 stops35h 00m

R21 490

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sat 7/9

3 stops61h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/9

3 stops41h 42m

R21 601

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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. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from San Francisco would be wise to consider leaving during Friday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco is currently R15 714 while a return flight costs R19 875. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of R849). Flying from San Francisco in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 203). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R1 979

February

R2 238

March

R2 515

April

R2 367

May

R1 979

June

R1 923

July

R2 201

August

R2 219

September

R2 275

October

R2 238

November

R2 127

December

R2 608

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 531 830 searches.
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8,1
Very Good
10 826 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,9
Good
1 603 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,8
Good
2 015 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,7
Good
4 439 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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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 5 May 2024.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    The most selected flight destinations from San Francisco for the current month are Bengaluru, Boston, Mumbai. While Mumbai, Bengaluru, Boston are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

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

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as R5 505 to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R18 441 to fly from San Francisco.

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

    Looking at our data, Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from San Francisco. Here are some options available: Frontier flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (R844). Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (R3 963). United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl (R13 587).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from San Francisco?

    For shorter trips consider Sacramento, Monterey, and Phoenix as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 124 km of San Francisco.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from San Francisco?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Bengaluru, Singapore, and Mumbai.

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

    From San Francisco you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (1 915 flights per day), Los Angeles (811 flights per day) and Chicago (804 flights per day).

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

    Check out the cheapest flights from San Francisco to embark to:
    Travel from San Francisco to Cape Town from R20 510 round trip

  • Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

    When flying from San Francisco check dates and pricing for the following: Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town, Las Vegas, Johannesburg.

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

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from San Francisco are below:
    San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport from R11 141
    San Francisco to Los Angeles from R58 395

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

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from San Francisco would be wise to consider leaving during Friday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco?

    Cheapflights helps you search for flights from San Francisco via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco?

    Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco with no change fees?

    Certainly. Search results for flights from San Francisco shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco become cheaper?

    Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alerts, which offers users the ability to be notified when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight from San Francisco today and book when you’re ready!

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