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$117 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from El Paso to San Francisco departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from El Paso to San Francisco (ELP-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Paso 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 flight deals from El Paso to San Francisco

Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 12:05 amELP-SFO
5h 15m1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:20 pmSFO-ELP
5h 10m1 stop
$181Southwest
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:35 pmELP-SFO
7h 45m2 stops
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6:10 am - 12:20 pmSFO-ELP
5h 10m1 stop
$196Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 8:01 pmELP-SFO
8h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 2:40 pmSFO-ELP
7h 50m1 stop
$225American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 7
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 11:42 pmELP-SFO
12h 01m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 2:40 pmSFO-ELP
5h 00m1 stop
$228American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 13
Frontier Logo
1:08 pm - 12:19 amELP-SFO
12h 11m1 stop
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6:37 am - 12:48 pmSFO-ELP
5h 11m1 stop
$286Frontier
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Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Aug 3
Frontier Logo
1:08 pm - 12:19 amELP-SFO
12h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:45 am - 11:03 amSFO-ELP
4h 18m1 stop
$296Frontier
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Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 7:45 pmELP-SFO
6h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:27 pmSFO-ELP
5h 57m1 stop
$303United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:35 pmELP-SFO
13h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:34 pmSFO-ELP
6h 04m1 stop
$363United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 9:16 amELP-SFO
15h 04m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:32 pmSFO-ELP
9h 32m2 stops
$375Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 8:48 amELP-SFO
14h 35m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 6:33 pmSFO-ELP
7h 59m1 stop
$425Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for El Paso to San Francisco flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from El Paso to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from El Paso to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from El Paso to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from El Paso to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $341 and $331 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from El Paso to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from El Paso to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$117
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from El Paso to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from El Paso to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from El Paso to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from El Paso to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San Francisco was $117 for a one-way ticket and $181 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between El Paso and San Francisco?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from El Paso to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from El Paso to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from El Paso. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from El Paso to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from El Paso to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between El Paso and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from El Paso?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from El Paso to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from El Paso to San Francisco, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to San Francisco are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from El Paso to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from El Paso to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from El Paso to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from El Paso is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from El Paso to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to El Paso with another airline. Booking your flights between El Paso and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from El Paso to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from El Paso up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from El Paso to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from El Paso to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from El Paso to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4257 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.6Entertainment
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First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025PHX - SAN
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First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

I flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

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