$26 Cheap Flights to Bay Area, CA

The cheapest month to fly to Bay Area is September when demand is low. Off-peak months are typically when you'll find cheap flights. To save money, avoid flying during school breaks and major holidays.

Land cheap flights to Bay Area from Los Angeles, San Diego and New York. These cities usually offer the lowest fares to this exciting destination. But remember that holiday periods, stopovers and demand will also have an impact on rates, so stay flexible and book when you see a bargain.

You can fly to Bay Area without any stops from 64 US cities. To find a nonstop route, select "Direct flights only" when searching for flights to Bay Area on Expedia. Then, compare your options and find the best departure from any of these cities:

• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• New York
• Seattle
• Las Vegas

To lock in cheap flights to Bay Area, book well in advance or visit during the off-peak months of February and April. Want another tip? Jet off on a Thursday and save 16% on average compared to those who travel on a Sunday.* Set up price tracking on the Expedia app and we'll notify you as soon as your fares drop.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Staying flexible about your travel plans can help you to secure last-minute offers on cheap flights to Bay Area. To view all the available options, consider exploring different ticket types, tweaking your Bay Area vacation dates, leaving from an alternative airport or going with another airline.

Book your flight to Bay Area two to four months ahead if you're visiting from an international destination. For domestic travel, the general guideline is 28 days in advance. Bigger savings and a greater choice of travel dates, times and seating options are just a few of the benefits of booking early.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

You can save an average of 8% if you buy tickets on a Sunday instead of Fridays, which tend to be the most expensive day to book.* When it comes to snapping up a cheap flight to Bay Area, it's all about having good timing.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Heading to Bay Area is as easy as choosing between two great carriers. Book your fare with either of these options:

• United Airlines - 5,432 flights to Bay Area each month, including 5,259 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
• Alaska Airlines - 2,960 flights to Bay Area each month, including 2,197 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.

The main airport when you fly to Bay Area is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), but there are other nearby possibilities like San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). You can also land at San Jose, CA (RHV-Reid Hillview) and Sonoma County Airport (STS) when flying to Bay Area.

Book a Bay Area flight and hotel package deal on Expedia, and you can make significant savings. It's simple to bundle your flight and hotel, and you can add tours and car rentals to create your own customized Bay Area getaway. Plus, nothing beats the convenience of booking everything in the same place.

It's often possible to cancel or change your flight to Bay Area. Many airlines let you cancel your ticket for free within 24 hours of booking. However, some flights are non-refundable, and airlines may issue you credit for future flights instead of a direct refund. To secure affordable flights to Bay Area with flexible change policies, select the "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" filters during your search. Want more details? Check out our Customer Service Portal.