What kinds of trips can I take from San Francisco?

Across the trailing quarter, trips from San Francisco historically include a mix of durations. Long-haul flights typically represent the majority, accounting for 78% of trips. Medium-haul journeys make up 18% of the flights, while short-haul trips constitute 4% of the travel options. This indicates a strong historical emphasis on longer-distance travel from this origin.

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

Historically, some of the cheapest international destinations from San Francisco by country include Winnipeg, Canada, with a median price of $159 across the trailing quarter. Veracruz, Mexico, typically sees median prices around $202. For travelers looking further south, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, has a median price of $266, and Bucaramanga, Colombia, averages $286.

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 offers good value, typically being the second cheapest month with an average price of $621.

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San Diego
United States • 2026-09-26
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Los Angeles
United States • 2026-10-14
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United States • 2026-10-08
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United States • 2026-10-06
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$40
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Seattle
United States • 2026-10-17
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$66
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Portland
United States • 2026-10-05
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$62
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Phoenix
United States • 2026-11-03
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$141
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Denver
United States • 2026-09-19
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San Bernardino
United States • 2026-09-18
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Flights from San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco

Right now, the most frequently discounted destination from San Francisco is Tahiti, French Polynesia. Other popular routes recently include Los Angeles, United States, and Manila, Philippines, indicating a strong interest in both domestic and international travel from San Francisco.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco, the most affordable fares currently start at $36 for a roundtrip to San Diego, United States. You can also find flights to Los Angeles, United States, for $36, and to Ontario, United States, for $42. These prices reflect some of the lowest available fares for various destinations.

San Francisco offers a broad range of flight options, with recent fares covering 1127 unique cities. The United States accounts for 44% of recent fares, making it the dominant country for outbound travel. Additionally, Canada and French Polynesia each represent 5% of recent fares, highlighting the diversity of international destinations available.

When flying from San Francisco, 20% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that a significant portion of routes from San Francisco involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common part of the travel experience.

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%. This distribution suggests that San Francisco serves as a major hub for longer journeys.

Most popular airlines from San Francisco

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

ACES Colombia

JetBlue Airways

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco soon

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

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

American Airlines

$1,645

$562

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Willemstad

San Francisco (SFO) - Willemstad (CUR)

American Airlines

$1,333

$653

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Angeles

San Francisco (SFO) - Angeles (CRK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,382

$792

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nantucket

San Francisco (SFO) - Nantucket (ACK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$916

$364

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vientiane

San Francisco (SFO) - Vientiane (VTE)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,333

$677

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Yangon

San Francisco (SFO) - Yangon (RGN)

Singapore Airlines, United Airlines

$1,569

$892

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Francisco

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Dec 2026

from

$708

Providenciales

TOP

Turks & Caicos Islands • Feb 2027

from

$566

Charleston

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

$244

Aruba

TOP

Aruba • Nov 2026

from

$496

Tahiti

TOP

French Polynesia • Nov 2026

from

$540

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$551

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Francisco

-66%

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

$1,645 → $562

-55%

SFO - Phnom Penh

$1,310 → $586

-48%

SFO - Singapore

$1,162 → $605

-60%

SFO - Nantucket

$916 → $364

Popular Airports from San Francisco

San Francisco airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Sat

Flights from SFO are cheapest on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with fares from $19.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$36 roundtrip

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

✈️ Airlines to watch

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

These carriers offer a mix of full-service and low-cost flights from San Francisco.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare from SFO.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

August tends to have lower flight prices from San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to San Diego

Flights from SFO to San Diego start at $16 for a direct one-way trip.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is ideal for travelers seeking a wide range of domestic and international flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$28

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 ~$67

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Sweden • Mar 2027

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Warsaw

Poland • Nov 2026

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$2,195

$1,213

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Copenhagen

Denmark • Jan 2027

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$2,314

$1,276

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From SFO

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Brussels

Belgium • Oct 2026

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$2,131

$1,159

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Los Angeles

United States • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$434

$277

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Business Class

From SFO

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Quito

Ecuador • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$4,134

$1,120

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Avianca

Business Class

From SFO

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Milan

Italy • Jan 2027

92% AI deal score

$2,021

$1,129

Save $892

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Business Class

From SFO

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Prague

Czechia • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,164

Save $1,358

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From SFO

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Amsterdam

Netherlands • Mar 2027

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$2,142

$1,262

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Booking Flights from San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from San Francisco have offered median prices under $200. For example, San Bernardino typically has a median price of $55, and Provo often sees prices around $106. Other affordable options in the trailing 90 days include Pasco at $125 and Salt Lake City at $128. Travelers can also find deals to Santa Ana for $128 and Santa Barbara for $150, among others.

From San Francisco, travelers can historically access a wide array of destinations, with flights available to 1127 unique cities across 146 countries. In the trailing 90 days, the United States accounted for 44% of available destinations. Other significant regions include Canada and French Polynesia, each representing 5% of the available destinations.

Historically, flights from San Francisco have frequently served a variety of popular destinations. Among the most served locations across the trailing quarter are Tahiti in French Polynesia, Los Angeles in the United States, and Manila in the Philippines. These destinations consistently appear as top choices for travelers departing from San Francisco.

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Most popular airlines from San Francisco

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American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

ACES Colombia

JetBlue Airways

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco soon

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

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

American Airlines

$1,645

$562

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Willemstad

San Francisco (SFO) - Willemstad (CUR)

American Airlines

$1,333

$653

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Angeles

San Francisco (SFO) - Angeles (CRK)

Cathay Pacific

$1,382

$792

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nantucket

San Francisco (SFO) - Nantucket (ACK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$916

$364

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vientiane

San Francisco (SFO) - Vientiane (VTE)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,333

$677

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Yangon

San Francisco (SFO) - Yangon (RGN)

Singapore Airlines, United Airlines

$1,569

$892

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Francisco

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Dec 2026

from

$708

Providenciales

TOP

Turks & Caicos Islands • Feb 2027

from

$566

Charleston

TOP

United States • Dec 2026

from

$244

Aruba

TOP

Aruba • Nov 2026

from

$496

Tahiti

TOP

French Polynesia • Nov 2026

from

$540

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$551

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Francisco

-66%

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

$1,645 → $562

-55%

SFO - Phnom Penh

$1,310 → $586

-48%

SFO - Singapore

$1,162 → $605

-60%

SFO - Nantucket

$916 → $364

Popular Airports from San Francisco

San Francisco airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Sat

Flights from SFO are cheapest on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with fares from $19.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$36 roundtrip

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

✈️ Airlines to watch

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

These carriers offer a mix of full-service and low-cost flights from San Francisco.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare from SFO.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

August tends to have lower flight prices from San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to San Diego

Flights from SFO to San Diego start at $16 for a direct one-way trip.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is ideal for travelers seeking a wide range of domestic and international flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$28

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.

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92% AI deal score

$2,142

$1,262

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Most popular airlines from San Francisco

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Most popular destinations to fly from San Francisco

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Francisco

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San Francisco airport insights

Tue - Wed - Sat

From ~$16 direct / ~$36 roundtrip

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug

Watch fares to San Diego

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

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

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San Francisco airport insights

Tue - Wed - Sat

From ~$16 direct / ~$36 roundtrip

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug

Watch fares to San Diego

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from San Francisco

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What kinds of trips can I take from San Francisco?

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

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

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