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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Arcata flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Arcata.

Flights from San Francisco to Arcata usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Arcata Eureka (ACV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Arcata:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $307 round-trip, compared to $385 via a layover through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Arcata pass through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the San Francisco to Arcata route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $294 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $462, a difference of $168. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Arcata flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Arcata:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 11:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:58 pm and lands at 10:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Arcata takes 1h 25m, covering 249 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $265 to $1,045. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Arcata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arcata range from $243 to $418, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.