Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Francisco from £82

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Wed, Apr 29
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£82

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£249

Cheapest round-trip

£262

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£188 – £249

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9-$10 (fare varies by destination station)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2-$5 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45-$70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30-$65 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70-$120 (pre-booked flat rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40-$100 (daily rate; parking extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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From Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11-$13 (includes connector fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60-$100 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Sacramento International
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
140
Flight distance
138 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sacramento to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
United Airlines
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sacramento to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
VolarisVOIY4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
334
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
89%
18°C13°C
17 Apr
17°C12°C
Saturday
11 Apr
88%
13°C11°C
18 Apr
14°C10°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
13°C11°C
19 Apr
84%
14°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
14°C10°C
20 Apr
87%
14°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
14°C10°C
21 Apr
15°C10°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
15°C10°C
22 Apr
16°C11°C
Thursday
16 Apr
18°C9°C
23 Apr
16°C11°C
The distance between Sacramento and San Francisco is 138 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Volaris. Sacramento and San Francisco have 140 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sacramento to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sacramento and San Francisco takes around 1.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sacramento and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Sacramento and San Francisco is 138 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sacramento and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Sacramento and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sacramento?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sacramento and Guadalajara, London, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Vancouver, Ontario, Dallas, Calgary, Edmonton, Houston, Oaxaca, Denver, Orlando, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, León.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.
What airports are near Sacramento?
The main airport in Sacramento is Sacramento Executive Airport. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Reno–Tahoe International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Redding Municipal, San Francisco International.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.
Which airlines fly between Sacramento and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between Sacramento and San Francisco with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Volaris.
When’s the best time to travel between Sacramento and San Francisco?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sacramento and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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