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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Ontario

United States • Sep 2026

$81

$22

One-way

SFO

Las Vegas

United States • Aug 2026

$61

$25

One-way

SFO

Los Angeles

United States • Sep 2026

$50

$26

One-way

SFO

San Diego

United States • Sep 2026

$59

$27

One-way

SFO

Phoenix

United States • Oct 2026

$67

$37

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SFO

Salt Lake City

United States • Sep 2026

$73

$41

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SFO

Santa Ana

United States • Aug 2026

$91

$46

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Portland

United States • Aug 2026

$78

$48

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SFO

Provo

United States • Sep 2026

$76

$51

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San Bernardino

United States • Aug 2026

$109

$53

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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 in French Polynesia. Other popular routes for recent fares include Los Angeles in the United States and Manila in the Philippines, indicating a diverse range of frequently available flight deals from San Francisco over the last 90 days.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco, the cheapest fares right now start at $49 to Las Vegas, United States. You can also find flights to San Diego, United States, from $51, and to Los Angeles, United States, also starting at $51. These prices represent the lowest available fares for these destinations.

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%. Following this, Canada and French Polynesia each represent 5% of recent fares. This broad reach provides numerous options for travelers departing from San Francisco.

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

Regarding flight distances, the majority of routes from San Francisco are long-haul, accounting for 78% of recent fares. Medium-haul flights make up 18% of the routes, while short-haul flights represent a smaller portion at 4%. This distribution highlights San Francisco's strong connectivity to distant international and domestic destinations.

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco soon

Tue, Jul 21

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SFO - Tahiti

San Francisco (SFO) - Tahiti (PPT)

Air France

$1,030

$605

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Manila

San Francisco (SFO) - Manila (MNL)

China Airlines

$992

$628

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

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SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

United Airlines

$1,044

$613

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

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SFO - Kigali

San Francisco (SFO) - Kigali (KGL)

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$1,906

$1,235

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Tue, Jul 28

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SFO - Charleston

San Francisco (SFO) - Charleston (CHS)

American Airlines

$541

$324

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Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cali

San Francisco (SFO) - Cali (CLO)

United Airlines

$823

$575

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Francisco

Prague

TOP

Czechia • Aug 2026

from

$401

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Oct 2026

from

$435

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Sep 2026

from

$425

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Sep 2026

from

$500

Nassau

TOP

Bahamas • Jan 2027

from

$352

Rome

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$449

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Francisco

-37%

SFO - Asmara

$2,017 → $1,262

-71%

SFO - Martha's Vineyard

$974 → $286

-55%

SFO - Willemstad

$1,135 → $516

-42%

SFO - Zhuhai

$1,403 → $807

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San Francisco airport insights

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Watch fares to Las Vegas

Flights to Las Vegas start from $25 for a direct flight.

📅 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, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, WestJet

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

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$49 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from SFO are to destinations within the United States, including Las Vegas 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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Germany • Oct 2026

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Ecuador • Nov 2026

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United States • Nov 2026

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Ecuador • Sep 2026

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Trinidad & Tobago • Aug 2026

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Mexico • Jan 2027

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United States • Sep 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Boston

United States • Aug 2026

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New York

United States • Sep 2026

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Anguilla

Anguilla • Aug 2026

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Barbados • Aug 2026

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United States • Nov 2026

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Cali

Colombia • Dec 2026

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Colombia • Dec 2026

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Peru • Jan 2027

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Indianapolis

United States • Aug 2026

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Mexico • Jan 2027

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Colombia • Mar 2027

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Los Angeles

United States • Nov 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Chicago

United States • Dec 2026

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Mexico • Nov 2026

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Netherlands • Dec 2026

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Sint Maarten • Aug 2026

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Chicago

United States • Nov 2026

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Antigua

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United States • Aug 2026

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British Virgin Islands • Aug 2026

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Quito

Ecuador • Aug 2026

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$2,206

$1,216

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Vancouver

Canada • Aug 2026

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$596

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Washington, D.C.

United States • Sep 2026

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$1,796

$530

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Anchorage

United States • Sep 2026

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Philadelphia

United States • Aug 2026

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Minneapolis

United States • Aug 2026

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France • Oct 2026

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New York

United States • Aug 2026

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Colombia • Nov 2026

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Grenada • Oct 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Ecuador • Jan 2027

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United States • Sep 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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United States • Nov 2026

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Denver

United States • Oct 2026

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Brazil • Sep 2026

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St. Vincent & Grenadines • Aug 2026

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Peru • Jan 2027

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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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Aruba • Nov 2026

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Cayman Islands • Oct 2026

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United States • Aug 2026

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Canada • Aug 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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