Deal Alert: Fly to San Francisco for as low as $78 round-trip
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San Francisco is one of the country’s most iconic cities, and if you’ve never visited, you should definitely jump on this opportunity. Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines are all offering flights from several major U.S. cities to San Francisco for travel from February to November.
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Deal basics
Airlines: Alaska, American, Delta and United.
Routes: AUS/JFK/LAS/LAX/ONT/SLC and others to SFO.
How to book: Directly through the airlines or through Google Flights.
Travel dates: February – November 2022
Related: Here’s how easy it is to present proof of vaccination in San Francisco
Sample flights
Here are some of the departure cities included in this deal to San Francisco (SFO):
- Albuquerque (ABQ) – $183
- Austin (AUS) – $157
- Boise (BOI) – $138
- Chicago (ORD) – $177
- Dallas (DFW/DAL) – $163
- Denver (DEN) – $147
- Las Vegas (LAS) – $116
- Los Angeles (LAX) – $78
- Miami (MIA) – $193
- New York (JFK) – $187
- Newark (EWR) – $177
- Ontario (ONT) – $128
- Phoenix (PHX) – $127
- Portland (PDX) – $138
- Salt Lake City (SLC) – $117
- San Diego (SAN) – $98
- Seattle (SEA) – $138
- Tampa (TPA) – $197
The fares below are for economy flights, which do not include a checked bag. One carry-on is allowed on Main Cabin bookings on American and each airline’s version of basic economy seats on Alaska and Delta. On United, the basic economy fare does not include a free carry-on.
We found one of the cheapest deals from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on United for $78 round-trip.
You can also fly from another LA-area airport, Ontario (ONT) to San Francisco (SFO) at $128 round-trip on United. The best fares are available in February.
Direct flights are available from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO) for $118 round-trip on Delta and Alaska.
If you’re looking for a cross-country trip at a great price, flights on American, Alaska, Delta and United airlines are available at $178 round-trip from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO).
Related: 6 great road trips from San Francisco
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year); the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare; the Citi Premier® Card (3 points per dollar on air travel); Chase Sapphire Reserve (3 points per dollar on air travel); the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel — which you could redeem for as little as 13,000 points.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
The Golden Gate Bridge, a cable car ride with views of San Francisco Bay, and a trek to Alcatraz Island are but a few attractions awaiting in the City by the Bay. If you plan your time wisely, you can also take a side trip to one of the world’s most acclaimed wine regions. Now is the chance to see one of the gems of the West Coast at a great price.
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