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Cheapest round-trip
$270
Typical prices: $319-$499
Frontier
Fri 7/24Sun 7/26
SAT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$309
Typical prices: $294-$568
United Airlines
Sat 10/3Sun 10/4
SAT - SFO • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 47m
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Cheapest • Avg $327 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to San Francisco (SAT-SFO)

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

Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 26
Frontier Logo
7:39 pm - 12:23 am
SAT
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:44 pm
SFO
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SAT
10h 44m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
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6:40 am - 10:25 am
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SFO
5h 45m
1 stop
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11:05 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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SAT
9h 20m
1 stop
$273Southwest
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28
Frontier Logo
7:39 pm - 12:23 am
SAT
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:38 pm - 6:44 pm
SFO
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SAT
28h 06m
1 stop
$275Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Aug 10
Frontier Logo
7:39 pm - 12:23 am
SAT
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:23 pm - 6:54 pm
SFO
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SAT
18h 31m
2 stops
$277Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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10:34 pm - 8:23 am
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SFO
11h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:00 pm - 11:48 am
SFO
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SAT
12h 48m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:49 pm - 12:18 am
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SFO
6h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:23 pm - 6:54 pm
SFO
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SAT
18h 31m
2 stops
$279Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3
Frontier Logo
7:39 pm - 12:23 am
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:23 pm - 6:44 pm
SFO
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SAT
18h 21m
2 stops
$286Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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7:39 pm - 12:23 am
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:23 pm - 6:54 pm
SFO
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SAT
18h 31m
2 stops
$288Frontier
Thu, Jul 23 - Wed, Jul 29
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7:39 pm - 8:54 pm
SAT
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SFO
27h 15m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:44 pm
SFO
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SAT
10h 44m
1 stop
$289Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:11 pm - 10:50 pm
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SFO
7h 39m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 9:29 pm
SFO
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SAT
8h 09m
1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Antonio to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Antonio to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Antonio to San Francisco departing in October.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Antonio, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $481 and $440 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to San Francisco

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAT

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Antonio to San Francisco

  • Where can passengers sleep at SFO airport?

    Terminals 2 and 3 each have the best spots where you can spend the night both at the landside and airside. There are also comfortable benches at terminal 2 near the baggage claim area and the security area at arrivals. Passengers on connecting or early morning flights can enjoy these areas and ensure they carry something warm to cover themselves with for more comfort.

  • What kind of amenities does SFO airport offer nursing mothers?

    Nursing mothers using this airport have access to a lockable and private lactation room with sink, mirror, decorated walls with portraits, baby changing table, electrical power outlets to plug in your electric breast pump if you want one, soft lighting and a comfortable padded reclined chair. You can also use the airport courtesy phone to request access to the mother's rooms.

  • What accessibility facilities are available at SAT airport?

    SAT airport provides amenities and services to passengers with limited mobility or disabled upon request. They can access functional wheelchairs on request, accessible wheelchair shuttle, washrooms and parking lots. You can also get assistance when you are boarding or alighting the plane on request.

  • Are there onsite hotels at SAT airport?

    SAT airport features several on-site hotels that you can consider staying at for easy access to the airport. You can stay at Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio, which is 0.2 miles away. This hotel offers free airport shuttle services, comfortable beds and breakfast, an on-site restaurant, a swimming pool and a perfect airport view. Depending on your budget, you can also consider staying at Marriott San Antonio Airport, which is 2 miles away from the airport or Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Antonio to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Antonio to San Francisco was $105 for a one-way ticket and $270 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    San Antonio airport is called San Antonio and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Antonio to San Francisco?

    Delta, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Antonio to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Antonio to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Antonio to San Francisco?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Antonio to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from San Antonio to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Antonio to San Francisco, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Antonio to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $377 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $331 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio with another airline. Booking your flights between San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Antonio to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $288 or less one-way and $444 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying from San Antonio to San Francisco, ensure you arrive at the San Antonio Airport (SAT) 3 hours earlier than your departure time. This way, you will ensure you check in on time, get your boarding pass and head to your boarding gate on time.
  • If you are looking to grab something to eat at SAT before you board your flight, there are several restaurants and cafés that you can explore. The restaurants are located in the arrivals and departures halls. You can also get something at the vending machines that are all over the airport that are at the disposal of all passengers.
  • Flights from SAT to San Francisco do not offer the same onboard services. If you want any specific inflight services, ensure you inform the airline you are booking with. For instance, Delta airlines offer passengers food and beverages onboard.
  • If you are looking for unique airport information when you land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), ensure you head to the information desk at the baggage claim area, and you will get help. Alternatively, you can ask any of the airport staff members for the same information. Other information desks are located in all the terminals for easy access.
  • While waiting to be picked, SFO features multiple lounges that passengers landing at this airport can utilize. You can choose to use the Centurion lounge, located at Terminal 3 lower level. The lounge offers priceless services such as meals and drinks.

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