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Cheapest round-trip
$419
Typical prices: $466-$796
United Airlines
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
SFO - ITH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$222
Typical prices: $261-$539
Delta
Fri 1/19
SFO - ITH • 2 stops
When to travel
Cheapest • 49% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $669 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ithaca (SFO-ITH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Ithaca

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:50 am - 11:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
9h 54m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:10 pm - 1:30 amITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
8h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$419United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:00 am - 6:42 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
9h 42m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:10 pm - 1:30 amITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
8h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$419United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:24 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
13h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl
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5:36 am - 2:04 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
11h 28m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Los Angeles
$479Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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11:05 pm - 12:13 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
10h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 12:39 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
9h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$499Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
7h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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7:55 pm - 1:29 amITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
8h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$499United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 11:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
9h 54m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:32 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
9h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$499United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 12:13 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
10h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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1:00 pm - 7:35 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
9h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$499Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:00 am - 10:23 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
13h 23m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl
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5:44 am - 12:39 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
9h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$504Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 12:13 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
10h 08m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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1:00 pm - 11:59 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
13h 59m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City
$504Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 10:24 pmSFO  San Francisco-ITH Ithaca Tompkins County
10h 14m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
Delta Logo
5:36 am - 3:40 pmITH  Ithaca Tompkins County-SFO San Francisco
13h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Los Angeles
$504Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Ithaca flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ithaca typically range from $466 to $796. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $419, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca. It’s 32% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca at $308 round-trip.
•November ($938) and May ($868) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 204% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for San Francisco to Ithaca flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$222
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Ithaca

When to book flights from San Francisco to Ithaca

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Ithaca based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Ithaca flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Ithaca?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Ithaca?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Ithaca. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 11m and 9h 35m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Ithaca?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Ithaca flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ithaca range from $466 to $796, with an average of $598 over the past 12 months. Anything below $466 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Ithaca changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $419 to $3,210. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Ithaca looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Ithaca are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $394, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Ithaca?

    Flights from San Francisco to Ithaca usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Ithaca pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Francisco to Ithaca most commonly pass through:

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 44% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Ithaca?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Francisco to Ithaca. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $411 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $788, a difference of $377.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Ithaca?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 11m, compared with 9h 35m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ithaca?

    Ithaca is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Ithaca flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $411, about $377 less than Monday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Ithaca trip for January. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $630 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.

    • Cayuga Blu Hotel
    • Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca
    • Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

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