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

Flights from San Francisco to Scranton usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Scranton: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Scranton most commonly connect through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 48% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 18% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the San Francisco to Scranton route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $720, a difference of $312. 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 long is a flight from San Francisco to Scranton?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Scranton takes 0h 00m, covering 2,470 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Scranton?

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Scranton 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 $379 to $2,233. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Scranton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $314, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 55m, compared with 8h 29m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Scranton?

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

What car rental options are available at Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport (AVP)?

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport (AVP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: · Dollar · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Budget · Hertz · Avis

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Scranton range from $408 to $616, with an average of $495 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Scranton?

United Airlines ($379) and American Airlines ($399) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Scranton according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Scranton?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Scranton route. 48% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Scranton?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $439. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Scranton which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Scranton layovers at 267 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Scranton

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

11:10 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

7h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:44 pm - 10:59 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17

6:00 am - 6:10 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 pm - 12:30 amAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

7:13 am - 6:03 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:02 am - 12:51 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

9h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16

9:30 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

9h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

3:10 pm - 9:26 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

9h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$408United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17

6:00 am - 6:10 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 pm - 12:30 amAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$419American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

9:30 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

9h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

3:10 pm - 9:26 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

9h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$489United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

10:40 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

8h 06m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

3:10 pm - 8:30 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$489United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

10:05 am - 11:14 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

10h 09m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:02 am - 4:01 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

12h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$727Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 20

10:05 am - 11:14 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

10h 09m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:02 am - 3:34 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

12h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$851Alaska Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

6:07 am - 11:14 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

14h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 4:08 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

13h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,088Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Scranton

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

10:31 am - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

10h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 11:56 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$519American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

10:22 am - 11:34 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

10h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

6:15 pm - 11:56 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$548American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

9:30 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

9h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:09 am - 11:25 amAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$559United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

12:00 pm - 11:34 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

8h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:42 pm - 8:08 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$559American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

8:00 am - 11:34 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

12h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

12:54 pm - 6:08 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$588American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

10:05 am - 9:24 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

8h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:01 pm - 8:47 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$852United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

9:30 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

9h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:35 pm - 8:03 amAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

17h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$900United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

10:35 pm - 9:46 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

8h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

3:01 pm - 8:47 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

8h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$925United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

12:36 pm - 8:19 pmSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

28h 43m3 stops Richmond Byrd Intl Charleston Orlando

8:59 pm - 12:01 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

42h 02m3 stops Orlando Charleston Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,368Breeze Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

12:36 pm - 9:03 amSFO San Francisco-AVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton

41h 27m2 stops Richmond Byrd Intl Tampa

8:59 pm - 12:01 pmAVP Wilkes-Barre Scranton-SFO San Francisco

42h 02m3 stops Orlando Charleston Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,558Breeze Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Scranton flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Scranton start at $379. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $408 to $616. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379 on United Airlines.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Scranton, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 45% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

November is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Scranton at $308 round-trip.
April ($720) and June ($604) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	January
High season	October
Cheapest flight	$239

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.

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

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Scranton?
Flights from San Francisco to Scranton usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Scranton?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Scranton:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Scranton pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Scranton most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Scranton?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the San Francisco to Scranton route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $720, a difference of $312. 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 long is a flight from San Francisco to Scranton?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Scranton takes 0h 00m, covering 2,470 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Scranton?
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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Scranton 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 $379 to $2,233. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Scranton looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Scranton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $314, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Scranton?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 55m, compared with 8h 29m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Scranton?
Scranton is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport (AVP)?
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport (AVP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Scranton flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Scranton range from $408 to $616, with an average of $495 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $408 - about $312 less than Thursday (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Scranton trip for November. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $412 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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