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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
New York1 stop$314
Orlando
Orlando2 stops$368
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$91
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$131
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$316
Miami
Miami1 stop$271
Boston
Boston1 stop$300
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$260
Denver
Denver1 stop$229
Seattle
Seattlenonstop$178
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$342
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$264
Phoenix
Phoenixnonstop$166
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$292
Houston
Houston2 stops$277
San Diego
San Diegononstop$93
Honolulu
Honolulunonstop$393
Philadelphia
Philadelphianonstop$349
New York
New York1 stop$314
Orlando
Orlando2 stops$368
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$91
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$131
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$316
Miami
Miami1 stop$271
Boston
Boston1 stop$300
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$260
Denver
Denver1 stop$229
Seattle
Seattlenonstop$178
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$342
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$264
Phoenix
Phoenixnonstop$166
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$292
Houston
Houston2 stops$277
San Diego
San Diegononstop$93
Honolulu
Honolulunonstop$393
Philadelphia
Philadelphianonstop$349

Book Cheap San Francisco to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to the United States 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to the United States

Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 9:54 pm
SFO
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LAX
1h 31mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:07 pm - 8:40 pm
LAX
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SFO
1h 33mnonstop
$91Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 9:54 pm
SFO
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LAX
1h 31mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:07 pm - 8:40 pm
LAX
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SFO
1h 33mnonstop
$92Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
United Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:10 pm
SFO
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SEA
2h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:18 am
SEA
-
SFO
2h 18mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:08 am
SFO
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SEA
2h 08mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 11:40 pm
SEA
-
SFO
2h 15mnonstop
$183Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
4:31 pm - 11:21 pm
SFO
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SEA
6h 50m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:27 pm
SEA
-
SFO
7h 47m
1 stop
$189American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
3:46 pm - 11:25 pm
SFO
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DFW
5h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:10 pm
DFW
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SFO
3h 40mnonstop
$265American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 10:40 pm
SFO
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JFK
5h 35mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 12:20 pm
JFK
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SFO
6h 20mnonstop
$317Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 9:55 pm
SFO
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JFK
5h 40mnonstop
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 8:03 pm
JFK
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SFO
6h 28mnonstop
$318Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 11:17 am
SFO
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LGA
7h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 12:50 am
LGA
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SFO
8h 21m
1 stop
$319United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:13 pm - 1:22 pm
SFO
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ORD
14h 09m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 8:46 am
ORD
-
SFO
14h 29m
1 stop
$321Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to the United States flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Los Angeles, at $94 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $263.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to the United States depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $459 on average. Morning departures are around 7% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $511.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to the United States?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $443, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to the United States, 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 Francisco to the United States is January, when tickets cost $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $459 and $414 respectively.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to United States on a Friday, 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 San Francisco to United States. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to the United States, 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 Francisco to the United States, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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Flights from San Francisco to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to the United States 
HartajFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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RDU
Apr 2026
My main tip is to allow a bit of extra time at SFO, since the airport is currently undergoing renovations. It is nothing unmanageable, but giving yourself a little buffer can help avoid delays.
EricFlew with Delta
SFO
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ATL
Mar 2026
SFO TSA agents is not affected by the government shutdown, so the airport is functioning as normal. No need to arrive too early.
MartaFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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PDX
Mar 2026
Security is fast. It is run by a private company and not TSA. Lines move quickly. Immigration/customs is a smooth operation.
MFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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EWR
Apr 2026
Newark terminal B is probably the worst in the country. Allow yourself plenty of time a patience
GregFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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BUR
Jan 2026
Upgrade to first class for free checked bags, priority boarding and half off the SFO lounge for not that much extra
PhilipFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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SAN
Feb 2026
Taking a flight with a smaller plane was pleasant, fewer passengers and.easier boarding and disembarking.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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AUS
Dec 2025
Bid on an upgrade seat if you can, I was pleased with my upgrade.
MitchellFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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RDU
Jan 2026
United had a direct flight to RDU - worked out well just need to manage food timing as arriving in RDU after 9 PM, very limited availability for healthy food. rental car transfer at RDU went very smoothly
ElenaFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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EWR
Jun 2025
Construction in the terminal so allow for extra time in SFO. Very easy finding luggage and getting outside at Newark. Also, this time, took the Express Bus into Manhattan - $25 is a good price, though the bus arrived 20 minutes after the scheduled time.
MaryannFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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EWR
Mar 2025
Bring your own food with you. Airport and airline food is expensive and you WILL need something to eat on such a long flight.
LawrenceFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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HNL
May 2025
Get to your gate early!!! Very little seating at/near gates 19, 20, 21 and 22. The last couple of flights, American boarding (very different gates) has been very straightforward. The last time on United, boarding at gate 19 was bedlam. Really going to look hard before scheduling on United next time!!!
SarahFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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BUR
Feb 2025
Go early in the day so if your flight is canceled, you might have better alternatives than I did when my 12:30 flight was canceled.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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AUS
Jan 2025
Use the lounge access at the discounted rate. It was very nice.
ericFlew with Air New Zealand
SFO
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BOS
Jan 2025
At least two hour connection Buy food pre-flight
GeraldFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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ORD
Oct 2024
Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.
StevenFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAS
Oct 2024
Take later flight out side of the hotel check in time. Lines are terrible. Travel light.
William DrewFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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HNL
Nov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.
BrookeFlew with Delta
SFO
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MSP
Jun 2024
Book early for the best price. Upgrade if you can. Sun country is a more consistent experience but delta has better in-flight entertainment.
IreneFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Arrive a least 1 hour before boarding if you’re checking bags. Light layers due weather variation
JohnjimyFlew with ANA
SFO
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LAX
Aug 2024
Layover from NRT(JPN), to SFO (US), to LAX(US) Easy if you are a United States Citizen, when you go to US Border & Customs, bring your Passport if you arrive Internationally. Remember to pick up your check baggage before moving into domestic flights, as they will check the tag for the plane you are boarding in. (They will check your baggage again). Bring your ID/DL (Real-ID COMPLIANT) with you to pass security/TSA, passport works too. SFO is pretty strict as well as LAX.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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SEA
Jul 2024
It is a very crowded flight, so I advice to choose seats in advance. We didn’t have that option and that was the only complaint I’d have because they put us in the middle seats and we both wanted aisle seats. My sister was able to switch but I wasn’t. She was switched to the back, almost to the last row.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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PSP
Jun 2024
SFO ~ most convenient People should prepare themselves for cold temperature inside the cabin, bring coat/jacket and food in case flight is delayed.
NancyFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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ATL
Aug 2024
Bring your own food, shorten your legs by about 4-5" and bring your own entertainment that is not relying on any internet.
FatimaFlew with Frontier
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Frontier requires 3hr preflight check in even on domestic flights
RobertFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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EWR
Jun 2024
Bring some food on board for the flight
JulieFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Avoid flying into LAX. It’s a nightmare. Baggage claim took 40 minutes. And then the shuttle to the car rental place took an hour because there are two shuttles. The first is a local bus that makes a stop at every seven terminals and then it takes you to another place where you have to wait for your smaller shuttle to the car rental place.
BryanFlew with American Airlines
SFO
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DFW
Aug 2024
Don't count on wheelchair assistance, particularly if you have a short connection and different terminals. DFW is HUGE and the assistance program is a disaster.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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DEN
Mar 2024
Get TSA PRE and CLEAR. Life will be easy.
KateFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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PSP
Apr 2024
Fly in the morning when it’s not windy.
SidFlew with United Airlines
SFO
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BZN
Jan 2024
wear layers as you never know if you will be cold or hot (with non-functional vents).

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to the United States?

    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 Francisco to the United States.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to the United States 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 Francisco to the United States?

    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 from San Francisco to the United States with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from San Francisco to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Dallas $205 one-way - $374 round-trip; New York $263 one-way - $430 round-trip; Los Angeles $115 one-way - $222 round-trip

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