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Among airlines operating San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $263 round-trip, compared to $354 via a layover through San Diego (SAN).

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 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.

Most connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco pass through San Diego (SAN), 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 49% on the San Luis Obispo to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $228. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Luis Obispo to San Francisco flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 8:33 pm and lands at 9:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $269. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco takes 1h 10m, covering 191 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 $289 to $1,211. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco range from $239 to $416, with an average of $269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.