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Cheapest round-trip
$303
Typical prices: $239-$399
Alaska Airlines
Tue 1/30Fri 2/2
SFO - SBP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$309
Typical prices: $239-$399
United Airlines
Mon 11/26Mon 12/3
SFO - SBP • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 12m
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo (SFO-SBP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 11:34 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 33m1 stop San Diego
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3:44 pm - 7:59 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
4h 15m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30
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6:43 am - 11:34 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
16h 51m1 stop San Diego
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3:44 pm - 7:59 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
4h 15m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 3
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6:43 am - 11:34 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
16h 51m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 8:52 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
26h 52m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
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10:04 am - 11:34 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
13h 30m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 7:59 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
13h 59m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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4:01 pm - 11:34 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 33m1 stop San Diego
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3:44 pm - 7:59 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
4h 15m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
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10:04 am - 3:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
5h 00m1 stop San Diego
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6:00 am - 8:52 amSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
26h 52m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13
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8:28 am - 3:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 36m1 stop San Diego
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3:44 pm - 2:46 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
23h 02m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2
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6:53 pm - 11:34 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
4h 41m1 stop San Diego
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3:44 pm - 5:55 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
26h 11m1 stop San Diego
$303Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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2:10 pm - 3:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 15mnonstop
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6:49 pm - 8:05 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
1h 16mnonstop
$309United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:55 pm - 8:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-SBP San Luis Obispo County
1h 09mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:30 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-SFO San Francisco
1h 06mnonstop
$309United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo typically range from $239 to $399. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $303, on Alaska Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 147% higher.

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

•March and November are the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo at $239 round-trip.
•June ($399) and January ($399) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$155
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 57% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo

When to book flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 11:52 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:27 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 12m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo takes 1h 12m, covering 191 miles.

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

    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 San Luis Obispo flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo range from $239 to $399, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $309 round-trip, compared to $417 via a layover through San Diego (SAN).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo 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 $303 to $994. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)?

    San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • National

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

    Flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP).

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

    Most connecting flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo pass through San Diego (SAN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $764, a difference of $497.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flights?

    Among airlines operating San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flights?

    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 Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking San Francisco to San Luis Obispo 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $267, about $497 less than Monday fares (65% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to San Luis Obispo trip for March. Fares historically average $239 round-trip in that month - typically $160 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to San Luis Obispo County

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Luis Obispo County to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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