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SFO

San Diego

United StatesJul 2026

$86

$24

One-way

SFO

Los Angeles

United StatesJul 2026

$72

$27

One-way

SFO

Ontario

United StatesJul 2026

$135

$27

One-way

SFO

Las Vegas

United StatesOct 2026

$68

$32

One-way

SFO

Phoenix

United StatesAug 2026

$76

$33

One-way

SFO

Salt Lake City

United StatesSep 2026

$78

$40

One-way

SFO

Portland

United StatesJul 2026

$97

$49

One-way

SFO

Provo

United StatesAug 2026

$97

$51

One-way

SFO

Santa Ana

United StatesAug 2026

$90

$52

One-way

SFO

Denver

United StatesSep 2026

$73

$53

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 2,454 Destinations from San Francisco Tracked

Insights for flights from San Francisco

The most frequently discounted destination from San Francisco recently is Tahiti, French Polynesia. Other popular routes for cheap flights from San Francisco include Los Angeles, United States, and Manila, Philippines. These destinations have appeared most often in recent fare observations, indicating consistent availability of deals.
Right now, the cheapest fares from San Francisco start at $55 for a roundtrip to Los Angeles, United States. You can also find flights to Ontario, United States for $55, and to San Diego, United States, also starting at $55. These prices represent the lowest available fares for these specific destinations.
Travelers from San Francisco have access to a vast network of destinations, with recent fares observed for 2454 unique cities. The United States accounts for the largest share of these recent fares at 28%. Following this, French Polynesia makes up 12% of recent fares, and Italy represents 8%. This indicates a broad range of options, from domestic travel within the United States to international trips to destinations like Tahiti and various cities across Italy.
For those seeking direct flights from San Francisco, approximately 20% of recent fares are non-stop. This suggests that while connecting flights are more common, a notable portion of routes can be flown without layovers, offering more convenient travel options.
Regarding flight distances, the majority of routes from San Francisco are long-haul, with 78% of recent fares falling into this category. Medium-haul flights account for 18% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up a smaller portion at 4%. This distribution highlights San Francisco's role as a hub for long-distance international and transcontinental travel.

Most popular airlines from San Francisco

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Southwest Airlines

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American Airlines

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Deutsche Luft Hansa

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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ACES Colombia

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Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco soon

Tue, Jun 23

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SFO - Nantucket

American Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Nantucket (ACK)

American Airlines

$788

$440

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

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SFO - Presque Isle

JetBlue Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Presque Isle (PQI)

JetBlue Airways

$903

$503

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

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SFO - Lima

United Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Lima (LIM)

United Airlines

$929

$524

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Tahiti

Air France

San Francisco (SFO) - Tahiti (PPT)

Air France

$962

$599

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Westchester County

Deutsche Luft Hansa

San Francisco (SFO) - Westchester County (HPN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$759

$347

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Fayetteville

Deutsche Luft Hansa

San Francisco (SFO) - Fayetteville (FAY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$992

$411

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Francisco

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Zürich

TOP

SwitzerlandOct 2026

from

$538

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Athens

TOP

GreeceFeb 2027

from

$643

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Rio de Janeiro

TOP

BrazilFeb 2027

from

$738

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Aruba

TOP

ArubaAug 2026

from

$587

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Split

TOP

CroatiaAug 2026

from

$597

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Dublin

TOP

IrelandFeb 2027

from

$602

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Francisco

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-47%

SFO - Siem Reap

$1,570  →  $825

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-34%

SFO - Asmara

$2,023  →  $1,332

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-54%

SFO - Providenciales

$1,276  →  $586

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-69%

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

$956  →  $300

Popular Airports from San Francisco

San Francisco airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Los Angeles

Flights to Los Angeles (LAX) start from $27.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan

Flights from San Francisco tend to be cheaper in January.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare of $586 from San Francisco International Airport.

✈️ Airlines to watch

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Deutsche Luft Hansa

Major US carriers offer the most routes and competitive pricing from San Francisco.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$24 direct / ~$55 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from San Francisco International Airport are to destinations within the United States.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Tue - Sat

The cheapest days to fly from San Francisco are Wednesday, Tuesday, and Saturday, with deals from $20.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, ideal for travelers seeking extensive domestic and international flight options.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a close alternative to SFO with high flight frequency and many low-cost carriers.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$80

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International is a major airport serving the South Bay, often with fewer weather delays than SFO.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network and is a reliable alternative for northern travelers.

📍 ~125 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay travelers, offering faster security and boarding.

📍 ~90 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for southern coastal travelers, providing a less crowded terminal experience.

📍 ~150 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

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From SFO

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Frankfurt

GermanyJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$2,145

$1,216

Save $929

Condor Flugdienst

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

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Los Angeles

United StatesJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$418

$269

Save $149

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Reykjavik

IcelandJul 2026

94% AI deal score

$12,764

$3,499

Save $9,265

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Quito

EcuadorSep 2026

93% AI deal score

$4,423

$1,216

Save $3,207

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Port of Spain

Trinidad & TobagoJul 2026

93% AI deal score

$4,481

$1,305

Save $3,176

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Lower Prince's Quarter

Sint MaartenAug 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,937

$1,928

Save $2,009

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Toronto

CanadaSep 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,893

$1,073

Save $1,820

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Tortola

British Virgin IslandsAug 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,078

$1,450

Save $628

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Milan

ItalyAug 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,053

$1,253

Save $800

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Prague

CzechiaOct 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,372

$1,260

Save $1,112

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Lima

PeruSep 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,017

$1,699

Save $1,318

Avianca

Avianca

Business Class

From SFO

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Los Angeles

United StatesNov 2026

90% AI deal score

$325

$261

Save $64

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Indianapolis

United StatesNov 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,584

$959

Save $625

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Guadalajara

MexicoAug 2026

89% AI deal score

$913

$573

Save $340

Aeroméxico

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Guadalajara

MexicoAug 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,481

$838

Save $643

Aeroméxico

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Chicago

United StatesDec 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,528

$870

Save $658

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Aeroméxico

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

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San Diego

United StatesNov 2026

89% AI deal score

$348

$265

Save $83

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Anchorage

United StatesAug 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,691

$962

Save $729

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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New Orleans

United StatesAug 2026

88% AI deal score

$1,208

$949

Save $259

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Mexico City

MexicoAug 2026

87% AI deal score

$1,156

$916

Save $240

Aeroméxico

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Bogotá

ColombiaFeb 2027

87% AI deal score

$2,502

$964

Save $1,538

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville

United StatesAug 2026

86% AI deal score

$1,395

$979

Save $416

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Minneapolis

United StatesAug 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,402

$959

Save $443

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Chicago

United StatesAug 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,511

$1,038

Save $473

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Ixtapa

MexicoAug 2026

85% AI deal score

$2,253

$1,058

Save $1,195

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

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Quito

EcuadorAug 2026

83% AI deal score

$2,220

$1,230

Save $990

Aeroméxico

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Saint Thomas

United StatesDec 2026

82% AI deal score

$1,549

$1,220

Save $329

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Cali

ColombiaAug 2026

81% AI deal score

$1,947

$1,252

Save $695

Aeroméxico

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Bogotá

ColombiaAug 2026

78% AI deal score

$1,772

$1,254

Save $518

Aeroméxico

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Sacramento

United StatesAug 2026

77% AI deal score

$457

$419

Save $38

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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San Juan

United StatesAug 2026

77% AI deal score

$1,048

$1,000

Save $48

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Aruba

ArubaDec 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,853

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Willemstad

CuraçaoDec 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,649

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Saint Andrew Parish

DominicaAug 2026

74% AI deal score

$2,088

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Houston

United StatesJul 2026

73% AI deal score

$1,119

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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St George's

GrenadaSep 2026

72% AI deal score

$1,859

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Bridgetown

BarbadosAug 2026

71% AI deal score

$1,762

American

American

Business Class

From SFO

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Grand Cayman

Cayman IslandsAug 2026

71% AI deal score

$1,433

Delta

Delta

Business Class

From SFO

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Monterey

United StatesOct 2026

70% AI deal score

$444

$439

Save $5

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from San Francisco to San Bernardino have been available for a median price of $55. Other affordable destinations in the United States include Provo for $109 and Phoenix for $118. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 destinations with median prices under $200. These options provide a range of choices for budget-conscious travelers.

From San Francisco, travelers can historically fly to 2,454 unique cities across 184 countries. The United States accounts for 28% of the available destinations. French Polynesia represents 12% of the destinations, and Italy makes up 8% of the available routes. This indicates a wide variety of travel possibilities from this origin.

Historically, the most frequent destination for flights from San Francisco has been Tahiti, French Polynesia. Los Angeles, United States, is also a very popular route. Another frequently served destination is Manila, Philippines. These destinations have consistently shown high availability across the trailing 90 days.