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WAS — SFO
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 75,393 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

HK$7,741

Return from

HK$4,958

One-way from

HK$3,832
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Hong Kong Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San Francisco is currently HK$0 while a return flight costs HK$0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San Francisco (average of HK$883). Flying to San Francisco in July will prove the most costly (average of HK$1,700). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

HK$7,405

February

HK$6,998

March

HK$7,178

April

HK$7,734

May

HK$7,999

June

HK$9,485

July

HK$13,293

August

HK$11,909

September

HK$6,905

October

HK$6,975

November

HK$7,296

December

HK$8,281

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to San Francisco is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as Philippine Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was disorganized when sending water and snacks. They moved very slow. I did not even get the snack and water. The operation process definitely needs improvement. The entertainment contents were good.

8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was disorganized when sending water and snacks. They moved very slow. I did not even get the snack and water. The operation process definitely needs improvement. The entertainment contents were good.

8.5
Very Good
653 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was disorganized when sending water and snacks. They moved very slow. I did not even get the snack and water. The operation process definitely needs improvement. The entertainment contents were good.

8.5
Very Good
998 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was disorganized when sending water and snacks. They moved very slow. I did not even get the snack and water. The operation process definitely needs improvement. The entertainment contents were good.

8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was disorganized when sending water and snacks. They moved very slow. I did not even get the snack and water. The operation process definitely needs improvement. The entertainment contents were good.

8.4
Very Good
1,633 reviews
8.6
Very Good
1,244 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was disorganized when sending water and snacks. They moved very slow. I did not even get the snack and water. The operation process definitely needs improvement. The entertainment contents were good.

Look outside the window of your San Francisco flight and watch the dense fog begin to evaporate as the monumental Golden Gate Bridge slowly makes its debut and your sybaritic journey is about to commence.

For years the City by the Bay has been attracting bohemian artists, musicians and technophiles who all flock to its fascinating neighbourhoods and world-class museums. And holidaymakers who book flights to San Francisco won’t be disappointed either. Your first day should begin with a walk across the Bridge then hop on a cable car and take a hilly ride through the city. Stop in Chinatown, which has one of the largest Chinese communities in the US, and sample some delicious dim sum. Then take a nostalgic stroll down the famous Haight-Ashbury district, where hippies congregate and in 1967 the ‘Summer of Love’ took place.

If you have some extra time, don’t miss a ferry ride to the chilling Alcatraz Island dubbed ‘The Rock’, home of the infamous prison where the likes of Al Capone and other notorious gangsters were imprisoned. Another island worth visiting is Angel Island. Although Angel was once a prison and quarantine station for immigrants, it’s come a long way since. Today visitors BBQ on the green grass, hike to the top of Mt. Livermore and go mountain biking around the picturesque island.

San Francisco climate

San Francisco is surprisingly chilly, even in summer. Summer temperatures occasionally go above 21 (Celsius) with a morning fog over the city. Due to the fog, the city rarely sees more than a few hot days in a row, but just a few kilometres inland it’s clear, hot, and dry. Autumn has clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20s. Winter temperatures are usually in the teens and rarely go below freezing. But the winter rain combined with ocean breezes can make it feel cold. San Francisco is a popular holiday destination and has visitors, festivals, and events year-round. There’s always something going on.

Getting around San Francisco

Renting a car in San Francisco is more trouble than it’s worth. The city is covered with steep hills and one-way streets, traffic backups can be a nightmare and parking is scarce and expensive. You’ll only need a car if you’re heading out of town. It’s easy to get around on foot and the public transport system can get you anywhere else. 

San Francisco’s main transport network is the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). It has 100 bus lines with electric trolley buses and the famous historic cable cars. Riding one of the cable cars from Nob Hill down to Fisherman’s Wharf is an integral part of the San Francisco tourist experience. Check out the Muni Passports that offer unlimited rides for several days. 

Biking is a popular way to get around, but you’ll have to steel yourself to get up and over some of the hills. The easiest way to get a cab is calling ahead or lining up for one at a hotel stand. To get out of the city, you can hop aboard the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the fast and efficient subway linking the city to the East Bay. You can also catch one of the many ferries sailing for Sausalito, Larkspur and Tiburon.

What is good to know if travelling to San Francisco?

  • San Francisco is a city for walking. The promenade between Crissy Field and Fort Point at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge has some of the best views of the bridge, bay, and city. Take a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, even just part way, for an exhilarating San Francisco experience. In town, climb the stairs of Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower, a monument to the city’s volunteer firefighters, and a spectacular view of the city and bay.
  • Golden Gate Park is the biggest and loveliest expanse of green in San Francisco and is filled with gardens, lakes, sporting facilities, concerts, wildlife exhibits, and museums. On Sundays, the main drive closes to traffic and opens to joggers, cyclists, roller-bladers, and strollers. Even when filled with people, the park doesn’t feel crowded and you can always find a secluded space.
  • San Francisco has a wealth of freebies and free exhibits; some are free on certain days and some are always free. Here’s a starter list: the Cable Car Museum, Creativity Explored, Fisherman’s Wharf’s Musée Mécanique, Mission Dolores, Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Centre, the Randall Museum, galleries at the San Francisco Art Institute, the Tattoo Art Museum, and the Wells Fargo Bank History Museum.
  • Alcatraz sends chills up many a tourist’s back. More than just the prison, the island was the location of the first US fort and lighthouse on the West Coast. There are gardens, tide pools, and bird colonies to explore. Make your reservations in advance, even online before you arrive, as the tours fill quickly. If you’re there at the end of September, watch or join the Alcatraz Invitational Swim and see if you can swim from the Rock to shore.
  • Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square cover several blocks along the waterfront and are probably the most popular sights. But the city’s neighbourhoods show you the true spirit of San Francisco, particularly the Mission’s Latin shops and restaurants, North Beach’s shopping and Italian restaurants, Pacific Heights’s extraordinary mansions and bay views, and Chinatown’s sights, herbal shops, and a tour and free cookie at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co. 
  • The Castro district is predominately gay and is home to many of the city’s gay-owned businesses. The area has a neighbourhood feel, is safe, and has lots of stylish shops, restaurants, bars, and restored Victorian houses. The Castro is busy during the day and really comes alive at night. There are events and festivals year-round, including the city’s longest running street fair and a Hallowe’en festival bigger and more extravagant than any other.
  • Russian Hill has steep streets, lush gardens, and homes occupied by both the wealthy and bohemian. Lombard Street, dubbed “the crookedest street in the world,” has such a steep decline that it has to zigzag, with eight switchbacks, down Russian Hill. Lined with Victorian mansions and some of the most expensive real estate in the city, Lombard is popular with tourists. Traffic is heavy as they queue up at the top to drive down, then gather at the bottom to take pictures. 
  • Nob Hill is a genteel, well-heeled district originally settled by railroad barons and gold-rush kings whose mansions are now luxury hotels. For something a little different, take an evening Vampire Tour of Nob Hill.
  • The wine country is about an hour from San Francisco. Most of California’s wineries are in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley and offer tours, tastings, restaurants, and spas. Napa Valley has more wineries and a higher volume of tourism, and Sonoma Valley is lower key with family-run wineries and a relaxed ambience.
  • For discounts on attractions, transportation, tours, restaurants, and entertainment, check out the San Francisco City Pass and the Go San Francisco Card and see if either one fits your itinerary. 
  • When is the best time to fly to San Francisco?

    Peak season: San Francisco’s peak season is the summer when most of the tourists come to visit. Off season: Winter is the low season for flights to San Francisco; however, this is when the ballet and opera seasons are in full swing. Shoulder season: Mid-September to mid-November is the best time to visit San Francisco. Most of the tourists have gone home, and San Francisco is usually warm and sunny.

  • What does SFO mean?

    SFO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A SFO flight refers to a flight to San Francisco Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre of the city. SFO handles an average of 3 flights per day from Hong Kong. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 13 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Hong Kong.

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