What kinds of trips can I take from San Francisco?

From San Francisco, travelers historically had a variety of trip lengths available. Across the trailing 90 days, long-haul flights typically accounted for 78% of all trips. Medium-haul journeys made up 18% of the options, while short-haul flights represented 4% of the available routes. This indicates a strong prevalence of longer-distance travel from this origin.

What are the cheapest international destinations from San Francisco by country?

Historically, travelers from San Francisco could find competitive prices for international flights. For instance, flights to Winnipeg, Canada, typically had a median price of $159 across the trailing quarter. Other international options included Veracruz, Mexico, with a median price of $202, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras, at a median of $266. These prices reflect typical costs for various international regions.

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco, with an average price of $570. This represents a significant saving of 39% compared to the annual median average price of $936. January also offered competitive prices, with an average of $621, making it the second cheapest month for departures from San Francisco.

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San Diego

United States • Aug 2026

$65

$15

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Los Angeles

United States • Aug 2026

$57

$24

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Las Vegas

United States • Aug 2026

$63

$25

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Ontario

United States • Aug 2026

$87

$28

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Salt Lake City

United States • Aug 2026

$80

$35

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Phoenix

United States • Aug 2026

$79

$37

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Vancouver

Canada • Oct 2026

$118

$44

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Santa Ana

United States • Aug 2026

$89

$46

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Portland

United States • Aug 2026

$78

$47

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San Bernardino

United States • Aug 2026

$105

$48

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Flights from San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco

The most frequently discounted destination from San Francisco recently is Tahiti, French Polynesia. Other popular routes for travelers from San Francisco include Los Angeles, United States, and Manila, Philippines, indicating a diverse range of frequently available fares over the last 90 days.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco, the most economical fares right now start at $50 to Los Angeles, United States, and also $50 to San Diego, United States. You can also find flights to Ontario, United States, for as low as $51, offering several budget-friendly options for domestic travel.

San Francisco offers an extensive network of destinations, with recent fares available to 1127 unique cities. The United States accounts for the largest share of these recent fares, at 44%. Other significant countries include Canada and French Polynesia, each representing 5% of recent fares, providing a wide array of international and domestic travel opportunities.

When flying from San Francisco, 20% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that while non-stop options are available, a majority of routes from San Francisco involve at least one connection, making it a connecting-dominant origin.

The flight distances from San Francisco are predominantly long-haul, with 78% of routes classified as long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 18% of the routes, while short-haul options account for only 4%, reflecting San Francisco's role as a major hub for longer journeys.

Most popular airlines from San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco soon

Sun, Jul 12

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SFO - Tahiti

San Francisco (SFO) - Tahiti (PPT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,040

$603

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

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SFO - Linköping

San Francisco (SFO) - Linköping (LPI)

Air France

$1,595

$942

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Tue, Jul 21

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SFO - Martha's Vineyard

San Francisco (SFO) - Martha's Vineyard (MVY)

American Airlines

$982

$578

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Sun, Jul 12

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SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,215

$715

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Tue, Jul 14

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SFO - Westchester County

San Francisco (SFO) - Westchester County (HPN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$740

$373

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Fri, Jul 24

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SFO - Worcester

San Francisco (SFO) - Worcester (ORH)

American Airlines

$909

$432

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Most popular destinations to fly from San Francisco

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Aug 2026

from

$441

Budapest

TOP

Hungary • Aug 2026

from

$477

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Apr 2027

from

$603

Rome

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$445

Milan

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$448

Saint Lucia

TOP

St. Lucia • Sep 2026

from

$536

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Francisco

-70%

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

$946 → $286

-47%

SFO - Podgorica

$1,399 → $740

-40%

SFO - Canberra

$1,603 → $965

-47%

SFO - Akita

$1,315 → $696

Popular Airports from San Francisco

San Francisco airport insights

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Watch fares to Los Angeles

Flights from SFO to Los Angeles start at $27 for a direct, one-way ticket.

📅 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 airlines offer a mix of domestic and international flights from San Francisco.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$27 direct / ~$50 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from SFO are to destinations within the United States, such as Los Angeles and San Diego.

🗓️ 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 both domestic and international travelers.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$50

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering extensive domestic flights and low-cost options.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$62

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~63 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$50

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a large primary airport, a reliable alternative if Bay Area airspace is congested.

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

💸 Flights from ~$56

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay travelers, offering a small, low-stress terminal.

📍 ~89 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers on the southern edge of the Bay Area with regional connectivity.

📍 ~142 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

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Mexico • Jan 2027

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Boston

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Portugal • Aug 2026

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Portugal • Aug 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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British Virgin Islands • Aug 2026

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Dominica • Jul 2026

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Sweden • Nov 2026

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United States • Sep 2026

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United States • Nov 2026

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Mexico • Aug 2026

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Colombia • Aug 2026

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Mexico • Aug 2026

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France • Oct 2026

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United States • Dec 2026

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Colombia • Sep 2026

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Colombia • Sep 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Brazil • Dec 2026

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Portugal • Aug 2026

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Mexico • Nov 2026

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United States • Sep 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Peru • Nov 2026

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St. Vincent & Grenadines • Aug 2026

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Antigua & Barbuda • Aug 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Curaçao • Dec 2026

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Barbados • Aug 2026

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United States • Sep 2026

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Cayman Islands • Aug 2026

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Grenada • Sep 2026

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Grenada • Sep 2026

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Aruba • Oct 2026

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Booking Flights from San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from San Francisco have been available for under $200. For example, flights to San Bernardino typically had a median price of $55, and trips to Provo had a median price of $106. Other options included Pasco at a median of $125 and Salt Lake City at $128. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing quarter.

From San Francisco, travelers have historically found flights to a wide array of destinations. Across the trailing 90 days, there were typically options to 1127 unique cities across 146 countries. The United States represented the largest share of available destinations at 44%, followed by Canada and French Polynesia, both at 5%.

Historically, flights from San Francisco have frequently served a variety of popular destinations. In the trailing 90 days, some of the most consistently served locations included Tahiti in French Polynesia. Other prominent destinations for flights from San Francisco were Los Angeles in the United States and Manila in the Philippines, indicating a mix of both domestic and international popularity.

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