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Cheap American Airlines Flight Deals to San Francisco

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from American Airlines to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip American Airlines flight deals to San Francisco

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:49 pm - 11:22 pm
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8:41 pm - 10:21 pm
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$117American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:57 pm - 7:27 pm
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1:45 pm - 3:24 pm
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$118American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:57 pm - 7:27 pm
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7:00 am - 8:42 am
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1h 42mnonstop
$119American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:01 am - 12:36 pm
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1h 35mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:39 am
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$149American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:01 am - 12:36 pm
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7:00 am - 8:39 am
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$150American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5
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9:49 pm - 11:22 pm
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7:00 am - 8:42 am
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$165American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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7:00 am - 8:34 am
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7:00 am - 8:42 am
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$167American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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7:00 am - 8:34 am
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8:41 pm - 10:21 pm
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$172American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:10 am - 12:36 pm
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5h 26m
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12:19 pm - 8:29 pm
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$177American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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8:08 am - 12:33 pm
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$177American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco flights with American Airlines

Get data-powered insights and trends into American Airlines flights to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly with American Airlines to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months to fly this route on American Airlines are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $478 and $444 respectively.

How far in advance should I book American Airlines flights to San Francisco?

For the absolute cheapest price on American Airlines, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco with American Airlines?

The cheapest airline ticket to San Francisco from the United States with American Airlines in the last 5 days was $89 one-way, and $177 round-trip on the route from Ontario to San Francisco. The most popular route is from Los Angeles to San Francisco and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $117 return.

How many direct flights does American Airlines operate to San Francisco every week?

Each week there are around 639 direct flights from within the United States to San Francisco. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $415. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $559 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco with American Airlines?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco with American Airlines is generally at noon, when flights cost $363 on average.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$89

Average price round-trip

$398
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights with American Airlines to San Francisco

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FAQs for flying to San Francisco with American Airlines

  • Which other airlines fly to San Francisco?

    Along with American Airlines, you can also fly to San Francisco with United Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines.

  • How much is a flight to San Francisco with American Airlines?

    On average, American Airlines flights to San Francisco cost $526 one-way.

  • Which airport do American Airlines flights to San Francisco fly into?

    You’ll fly into San Francisco Airport when flying to San Francisco with American Airlines.

  • Are there any other airlines in oneworld that fly to San Francisco?

    If you want to fly with an airline in oneworld, Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines also fly to San Francisco.

Top tips for your flights to San Francisco with American Airlines

  • The cheapest flight to San Francisco with American Airlines found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks departed from Charlotte and cost $331.
  • If you’re intending to fly with American Airlines, book your flight to San Francisco at least 2 weeks before departure to ensure a below-average price.
  • High season for flights to San Francisco with American Airlines is July and prices are highest at this time. The cheapest month to fly is January.

American Airlines customer reviews

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7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.4Food
7.2Comfort
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4.0 Mediocre
The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work
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4.0 Mediocre
Boarding was atrocious. Completely unorganized bedlam. Could not understand the person announcing. The PA system sounded like Charlie Brown's parents.
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2.0 Poor
Boarding and Delays The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. Flight Attendant Professionalism On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. In-Flight Service The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. Limited Flight Options Please note that American Airlines only operates one flight per day in and out of Copenhagen. This means there are limited options available if your flight is delayed or canceled, which is something to take into consideration when booking.
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2.0 Poor
The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. However, the in-flight entertainment screens and the overall interior of the plane were somewhat older. The system did not offer streaming to personal mobile devices, so we had to watch movies on the seatback screens.
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10.0 Wonderful
American Airlines, the airline that you can depend on great customer service. Decent fares, friendly staff, great customer service
J
2.0 Poor
Not one thing to like. Three flights all with “mechanical” delays. Never got to where I was going and spent additional $500 for a hotel room. American Airlines is the worst in the industry!
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4.0 Mediocre
WiFi was out
L
10.0 Wonderful
the seat was not padded at all - uncomfortable after a 3 hour flight
S
4.0 Mediocre
This flight was of course delayed because American cannot have flights that are not delayed.
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4.0 Mediocre
Well, true to American Airlines, both of my flights were delayed. But it’s a good thing that American is so consistently incompetent because if the first flight was delayed in the second flight was on time then I might’ve had a problem..
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