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Flight deals from Sacramento International to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,578. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.R 1,118 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,118, select.
San Francisco.R 1,258 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,258, select.
San Francisco.R 1,329 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,329, select.
San Francisco.R 2,238 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,238, select.
San Francisco.R 2,880 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,880, select.
San Francisco.R 2,881 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,881, select.
San Francisco.R 3,306 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,306, select.
San Francisco.R 3,883 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,883, select.
San Francisco.R 3,883 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,883, select.
San Francisco.R 3,883 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,883, select.
San Francisco.R 3,883 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,883, select.
San Francisco.R 3,884 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,884, select.
San Francisco.R 3,884 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,884, select.
San Francisco.R 3,894 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,894, select.
San Francisco.R 4,471 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,471, select.
San Francisco.R 5,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,006, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento International to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 5,036
Aug
from R 2,252
Sep
from R 1,266
Oct
from R 1,125
Nov
from R 1,337
Dec
from R 2,898
Jan
from R 3,326
Feb
from R 2,899
Mar
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Apr
from R 3,918
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Direct flights from Sacramento International to San Francisco International

Sacramento International to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sacramento International to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

19km from central San Francisco
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Concord

40km from central San Francisco
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San Jose International

63km from central San Francisco
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

72km from central San Francisco
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Santa Rosa

88km from central San Francisco
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Sacramento to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,125
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 12 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week248

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to San Francisco International is R 2,086. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to San Francisco International.
United, SkyWest Airlines and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sacramento International to San Francisco International.
As of July 2026, there are 248 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to San Francisco International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Sacramento and San Francisco follow the same timezone, UTC-8.

  • Flights from SMF to SFO start from 05:15 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:39 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SMF to SFO flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • United offers direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with United on this route.

  • Among carriers operating SMF to SFO flights, United has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SMF and SFO:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Burbank Airport

    • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Currently, R 1,118 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,086. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SMF to SFO.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SMF to SFO.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

  • 81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SMF.

  • Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Catch some z's here before making your way to SMF.

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SMF to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to San Francisco

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