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SFO — CPT
May 18 — May 251
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Cmt 18/5
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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 13 Mayıs 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 13 Mayıs 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
Pzt 21/1022:45SFO - JNB
2 stops50h 00mKenya Airways
Sal 5/1112:10JNB - SFO
2 stops37h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/5R17 100
Paz 3/1122:45SFO - JNB
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sal 19/1117:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R17 486
Cmt 31/89:00SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Paz 15/91:15JNB - SFO
2 stops33h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/5R19 580
Sal 22/1022:45SFO - CPT
3 stops53h 55mKenya Airways
Çar 30/1014:30CPT - SFO
3 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/5R19 782
Çar 16/1022:45SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Çar 30/1012:10JNB - SFO
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/5R20 002
Sal 5/1122:45SFO - CPT
3 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sal 19/1114:30CPT - SFO
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R20 370
Per 31/1022:45SFO - JNB
2 stops47h 55mKenya Airways
Sal 12/1117:00JNB - SFO
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/5R20 480
Cmt 31/89:00SFO - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sal 17/917:00JNB - SFO
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R20 498
Per 29/88:30SFO - JNB
2 stops30h 45mKenya Airways
Paz 15/917:00JNB - SFO
2 stops41h 21mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/5R20 700

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 13 Mayıs 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
Çar 22/516:10SFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Çar 5/616:50JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5R25 660
Çar 22/516:10SFO - JNB
3 stops37h 50mRwandAir
Sal 4/63:10JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5R26 780
Çar 22/516:10SFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Çar 5/616:50JNB - SFO
2 stops30h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5R27 496
Çar 22/515:30SFO - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Çar 5/621:05JNB - SFO
2 stops29h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5R28 598
Çar 22/516:10SFO - JNB
2 stops49h 10mRwandAir
Sal 4/63:10JNB - SFO
2 stops43h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5R28 617
Çar 22/520:10SFO - JNB
1 stop27h 30mAir France
Çar 5/618:50JNB - SFO
1 stop26h 55mAir France
Deal found 13/5R29 425
Sal 21/50:09SFO - JNB
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Çar 5/619:00JNB - SFO
1 stop33h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5R31 500
Cmt 18/516:35SFO - JNB
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Çar 29/513:45JNB - SFO
1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R119 793
Cmt 18/523:12SFO - JNB
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Çar 29/517:00JNB - SFO
2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R132 357

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 608 177 searches and data was last updated 13 Mayıs 2024.
Çar 12/66:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Çar 19/67:05LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 13/5R1 671
Çar 29/56:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Çar 29/515:31LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/5R2 039
Per 23/56:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Pzt 27/56:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/5R2 094
Cum 31/513:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mJetBlue
Çar 5/611:33LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 12/5R2 278
Pzt 27/56:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Pzt 3/66:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R2 406
Çar 3/76:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Sal 9/719:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 13/5R2 461
Sal 4/67:40SFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Per 6/67:00LAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R2 516
Sal 28/56:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sal 28/521:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R2 516
Cum 11/1016:44SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Paz 13/108:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/5R2 553

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 13 Mayıs 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches.
Paz 27/1018:10SFO - DUB
Nonstop10h 05mAer Lingus
Sal 5/1112:15DUB - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 13/5R8 045
Cum 8/1117:10SFO - DUB
Nonstop10h 05mAer Lingus
Paz 24/1112:15DUB - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 13/5R8 321
Sal 5/1116:35SFO - AMS
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Per 14/1113:05AMS - SFO
1 stop19h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5R9 147
Sal 22/1015:30SFO - AMS
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Pzt 4/1121:45AMS - SFO
1 stop25h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/5R9 294
Paz 27/1018:10SFO - DUB
Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sal 5/1115:20DUB - SFO
1 stop15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R9 331
Pzt 7/1017:45SFO - DUB
Nonstop10h 00mAer Lingus
Çar 16/1012:50DUB - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/5R9 863
Per 7/119:00SFO - DUB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sal 12/1112:15DUB - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 065
Pzt 21/107:50SFO - DUB
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Cmt 2/1112:15DUB - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 157
Pzt 14/1019:20SFO - AMS
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Per 24/1010:55AMS - SFO
1 stop16h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5R10 176

Find flights from San Francisco within your budget

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San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Pzt 21/10

2 stops50h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 5/11

2 stops37h 00m

R17 100

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Paz 3/11

2 stops50h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 19/11

2 stops32h 10m

R17 486

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Cmt 31/8

2 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 15/9

2 stops33h 06m

R19 580

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sal 22/10

3 stops53h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Çar 30/10

3 stops33h 40m

R19 782

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Çar 16/10

2 stops32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Çar 30/10

2 stops36h 00m

R20 002

San FranciscoCape Town Intl

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Sal 5/11

3 stops52h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sal 19/11

3 stops41h 00m

R20 370

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Per 31/10

2 stops47h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 12/11

2 stops32h 10m

R20 480

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Cmt 31/8

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sal 17/9

2 stops31h 10m

R20 498

San FranciscoJohannesburg OR Tambo

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Per 29/8

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 15/9

2 stops41h 21m

R20 700

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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 10 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 12 May 2024.
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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 R17 521 while a return flight costs R19 555. Price data was last updated on 12 May 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 193). 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 965

February

R2 222

March

R2 498

April

R2 351

May

R2 076

June

R1 965

July

R2 204

August

R2 204

September

R2 259

October

R2 222

November

R2 131

December

R2 590

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 608 177 searches.
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

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
3 963 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

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

8,0
Very Good
10 736 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

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
1 574 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

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
1 996 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

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
4 410 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

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 13 Mayıs 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, Boston, Bengaluru 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 R4 383 to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R17 631 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 (R843). Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (R3 936). United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Cape Town Intl (R13 494).

  • 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 370 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 065
    San Francisco to Los Angeles from R57 996

  • 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.

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

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