Cheap flights to San Francisco

Find cheap flights to San Francisco from Canada.

Typical prices & when to book

Travel to San Francisco can vary throughout the year, with demand shifting by season and peak travel periods. Planning ahead and booking in advance can help you secure better options and avoid busier, more expensive times.

Typical price range

Round-trip prices to San Francisco vary widely by season and route, with better deals often available for flexible travel dates.

Cheapest months to fly

Shoulder-season months, outside major holidays, tend to offer the most competitive fares to San Francisco.

Peak travel seasons

Prices to San Francisco typically rise during summer and the winter holiday period, when demand is highest.

When to book

Travelers often find better prices when booking several weeks in advance. Last-minute fares can be higher, particularly during peak seasons.

Flight prices to San Francisco found in the last 24 hours

Round-trip prices found recently

Cheapest economy fares per adult seen in the last 24 hours. Prices change, so check the current price before you book.

How to find our cheapest flights

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Questions about flights to San Francisco

What is the best way to find cheap flights to San Francisco?

Compare fares across airlines, stay flexible on your travel dates, and book in advance when you can. Prices change with demand, season and route competition, so checking different departure days and nearby airports can help lower the cost.

When are flights to San Francisco usually cheapest?

Fares are usually lowest in the shoulder seasons, outside summer and major holidays, and on midweek departures. Prices rise during peak travel periods, when demand is highest.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

Booking several weeks ahead usually gives you the most options and better prices. For peak seasons and holidays, book earlier, since fares tend to climb as seats fill up.

Are last-minute flights to San Francisco cheaper?

Usually not. Fares tend to rise close to departure as seats fill up, especially in peak seasons. Last-minute deals do appear, so setting a fare alert can help you catch one.

Which airports serve San Francisco?

San Francisco International (SFO)

Alcatraz Prison

Get ready for Alcatraz. For all its checkered history and infamy, Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's main tourist draws and favorite landmarks. What attracts people to this bleak island with its sheer cliffs, swift currents and frigid waters? Well, for one thing, this has been home to some of the world's most notorious criminals. It is also a wildlife sanctuary with a number of bird species nesting there.

Golden Gate Bridge

Man has made many wonders in the world. It takes determination to change the face of the world and create history through revolutionary steps. The Golden Gate Bridge, a suspension bridge, built from the San Francisco Peninsula all the way to Marin County is no exception to this. The second longest bridge of the United State and the seventh longest in the world, this bridge was completed in 1937 and became the symbol of pride for the people of San Francisco and the United States.  

San Francisco Cable Car System

In most of the popular cities in the United States, you are sure to find one iconic symbol that the moment you see it, it immediately brings to mind that particular city. San Francisco's cable car system sparks such imagery.