$65 Cheap Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Popular airlines from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Cheap Flights from San Antonio to San Francisco (SAT-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $65 for one-way flights and $130 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$130 Roundtrip, just found
$130
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $130 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 19
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$140 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $140 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$150 Roundtrip, just found
$150
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $150 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 11
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$162 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 7 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $162 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$168 Roundtrip, just found
$168
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $168 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 13
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$170 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $170 found 6 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 4
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$193 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $193 found 5 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 11
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$210 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $210 found 18 hours ago
United
Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 16
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$249 Roundtrip, just found
$249
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $249 just found
Delta
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
SAT
San Antonio
SFO
San Francisco
$269 Roundtrip, just found
$269
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from San Antonio to San Francisco, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $269 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio (SAT) to San Francisco (SFO)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $370 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $527
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $527
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $289
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $289
Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
San Antonio Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$130
Distance
1480 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 43 mins

San Antonio to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Antonio to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Antonio to San Francisco are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Antonio to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Antonio to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Antonio to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Antonio to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Antonio to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $65 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Antonio to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Antonio to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $65 or cheap return flight from $130 from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Traveling in December is a good way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SAT and SFO. You'll often find the lowest prices during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Board a nonstop flight with United Airlines and head straight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the most affordable carrier that'll take you from SAT to SFO. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snag a good deal.
How many flights per day from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, there's only 1 nonstop flight leaving from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per day. If this doesn't work for you, think about flights with a layover. Simply filter your search on Expedia to include one or more stops to find the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
More travelers fly between SAT and SFO at 7 PM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAT to SFO?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of options for flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT)'s first flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) takes off at approximately 7:45PM UTC-6. With a total flight time of 4h 5m, you'll arrive at around 9:50PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The average flight duration from SAT to SFO is 4 hours and 4 minutes, covering a total distance of 1,500 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAT to SFO?
United Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), with an on-time score of 88%. Use the Expedia App to see your flight schedule before you go and get notified of any changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid potential delays on the San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, travel before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SAT to SFO are typically more expensive. For the cheapest rates, start looking for flights well ahead of time. That being said, if you're flexible with your travel plans, it's possible to find a cheap fare right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a SAT to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SAT to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having it all in one place will take the stress out of travel planning. Simply pick your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then customize your trip with other add-ons like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your SAT to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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