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$140+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

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 8/8. 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.
SFO — AKL
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 July 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Return

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

16:45-23:25

1 stop6h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/9

11:40-19:05

2 stops7h 25m

$316

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

10:40-17:30

1 stop6h 50m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 19/9

12:30-19:35

2 stops7h 05m

$316

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

17:05-22:55

1 stop5h 50m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 14/9

09:10-14:40

1 stop5h 30m

$323

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

16:40-23:25

1 stop6h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/10

05:25-12:15

1 stop6h 50m

$323

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

12:05-21:45

2 stops9h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 14/9

05:30-13:30

2 stops8h 00m

$324

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

11:15-19:00

1 stop7h 45m

Portland

Tue 18/8

16:00-21:20

1 stop5h 20m

$331

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

14:00-22:55

2 stops8h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 16/9

08:30-16:55

1 stop8h 25m

$333

San FranciscoSeattle

SFO - SEA

SFOSEA

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

15:05-21:00

1 stop5h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/8

09:25-17:00

2 stops7h 35m

$335
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

08:22-10:20

Nonstop1h 58m

Portland

Sat 8/8

05:15-07:01

Nonstop1h 46m

$338

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

10:50-18:25

2 stops7h 35m

Portland

Tue 25/8

05:50-11:05

1 stop5h 15m

$340

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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.

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 $1,608). Flying from San Francisco in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,872). 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?

For round-trip flights from San Francisco you’ll fly on: United Airlines, Air New Zealand. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $295
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,789
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,576
Air India
Air India
From $2,382

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from San Francisco everyday are: New York (1,524 flights per day), Los Angeles (962 flights per day), and Chicago (950 flights per day).

Nadi
Nadi
From $636
London
London
From $1,473
San Diego
San Diego
From $441
Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From $409

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Los Angeles Los Angeles, with prices starting at $111. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles
From $111
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $151
Portland
Portland
From $220
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $249

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 134,765 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving San Francisco, such as Air New Zealand and United Airlines. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,981 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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 12 July 2026.

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

    The most popular destinations from San Francisco this month are Boston, Mumbai, Bengaluru. The top year-round destinations include Mumbai, Boston, Bengaluru.

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

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as $111 to Los Angeles (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $647 to fly from San Francisco.

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

    According to our data, users have found Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air New Zealand to have the cheapest round-trip prices from San Francisco. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl ($295). Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl ($1,405). Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Auckland Intl ($1,576).

  • 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:
    Fly from San Francisco to Tampa starting at $1,320
    Fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport starting at $3,030
    Fly from San Francisco to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting at $4,224

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco is currently February; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from San Francisco:
    Fly from San Francisco to Auckland from $1,252 round trip

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