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Recent round-trip American Airlines flight deals to San Francisco

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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9:38 am - 11:18 amLAX  Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco
1h 40mnonstop
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3:07 pm - 4:43 pmSFO  San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles
1h 36mnonstop
$117American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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7:03 am - 8:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco
1h 37mnonstop
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6:34 pm - 8:11 pmSFO  San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles
1h 37mnonstop
$118American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:00 pm - 8:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco
1h 35mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 5:47 pmSFO  San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles
1h 37mnonstop
$137American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:00 pm - 11:33 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco
1h 33mnonstop
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10:44 am - 12:22 pmSFO  San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles
1h 38mnonstop
$142American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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6:00 pm - 7:42 pmLAX  Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco
1h 42mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:35 amSFO  San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
$147American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4
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12:55 pm - 2:10 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SFO San Francisco
2h 15mnonstop
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4:03 pm - 7:08 pmSFO  San Francisco-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
2h 05mnonstop
$157American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
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7:00 am - 8:43 amLAX  Los Angeles-SFO San Francisco
1h 43mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:30 amSFO  San Francisco-LAX Los Angeles
1h 30mnonstop
$157American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:02 pm - 4:12 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SFO San Francisco
2h 10mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 3:14 pmSFO  San Francisco-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
2h 07mnonstop
$158American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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9:32 am - 2:10 pmSAN  San Diego-SFO San Francisco
4h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:07 pm - 6:23 pmSFO  San Francisco-SAN San Diego
6h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$159American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 13
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3:02 pm - 4:12 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SFO San Francisco
2h 10mnonstop
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8:36 am - 11:44 amSFO  San Francisco-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
2h 08mnonstop
$167American 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 January, where tickets cost $371 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months to fly this route on American Airlines are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $478 and $451 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 $59 one-way, and $117 round-trip on the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most popular route is from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $157 return.

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

Each week there are around 574 direct flights from within the United States to San Francisco. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 20% 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 $439. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $590 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 $386 on average.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$59

Average price round-trip

$455

Good deal one-way

$1,551
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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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, United Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways and Breeze Airways.

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

    On average, American Airlines flights to San Francisco cost $527 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 $250.
  • 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 June and prices are highest at this time. The cheapest month to fly is January.

American Airlines customer reviews

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6.8Entertainment
6.4Food
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
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N
4.0 Mediocre
No inflight snack service was a let down
J
6.0 Okay
WiFi broken, very long wait for valet bags, and the typical long wait at O'Hare on a thursday to get clearance to take off and then again long taxi and wait for the gate.
B
6.0 Okay
Flight delayed....again.....everything on AA delayed lately
R
6.0 Okay
Got to gate late and they made me check my bag but when I got on flight there was lots of overheard bin space .
R
2.0 Poor
The gate agent in BNA got irritated with a lady for asking her about standby's and refused to hand out assigned standby tickets to ANYONE until Group 6 . She punished all standby passengers because of the one lady she did not like. When we boarded she said thank you to everyone as we scanned our boarding passes except the lady in front of me. Very petty and unprofessional
K
10.0 Wonderful
The old CRJ700's are rough, slightly larger regional jet would have been nice.
K
4.0 Mediocre
It was unfortunate that the plane had mechanical issues and delayed our flight, but I am glad we made it safely! On the first American flight from Charlotte to Phoenix, they changed the gate without getting a notification, and I had to make a mad dash!
A
2.0 Poor
The intuit carrier I have flown with that doesnt have WiFi available on board - at least not on the A380. Meal I wanted wasn't available and the meals I did get were all served cold to warm at best.
W
2.0 Poor
Another American flight, another significant non weather related delay. Was delayed over 90 minutes on both legs of the round trip.
C
2.0 Poor
The flight was delayed several times as they didn't have pilots. Then we were boarded on the plane and again waited on the tarmac for over 30-40 minutes waiting for pilots to board. The in flight entertainment was confusing at best on how to use it. It took multiple attempts to get wifi to connect and by the time it worked the flight was almost over.

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