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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major contemporary art museum with an outstanding modern and contemporary collection, large-scale installations, and strong photography holdings.
Flights from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $245 (€201) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 1h 3m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $245 (€201) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 3m |
First flight 12:45 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
$417
Average price
$894
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $894 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $417.
Of the 67 flights that leave San Luis Obispo, CA for San Francisco, CA onSun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 319 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 59 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA5731 · UA5407
UA5897 · UA433
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UA1846
UA5713
UA5731 · UA1195
UA5897 · UA433Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$404 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $337 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $404 (€331).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2329 · UA1577 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 12h19 | 5:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1334 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 13h18 | 6:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1506 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h25 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA2778 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 28h28 | 9:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA2251 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 13h49 | 6:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1812 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 10h09 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA2179 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 16h18 | 9:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1561 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 8h04 | 1:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA511 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 14h24 | 7:24 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1389 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 16h10 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA2633 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 12h30 | 5:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA2123 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 17h56 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1007 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 14h40 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA1495 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 18h02 | 11:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2329 · UA2106 | 5:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 19h45 | 12:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA5537 · UA5248 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h53 | 12:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA2061 · UA1007 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 13h40 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA2019 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 11h42 | 5:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA5410 · UA5899 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 7h03 | 1:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA1912 · UA1812 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 9h09 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560+ AA6304 · AA6510 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 18h09 | 12:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA2368 · AA2567 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 13h20 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA2860 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 10h06 | 4:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA4643 · UA2428 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 7h30 | 1:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA469 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 8h53 | 2:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA4643 · UA1763 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 9h19 | 3:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA2869+ AA6510 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 18h09 | 12:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA5410 · UA4779 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 9h30 | 3:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA2869+ AA6260 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 16h06 | 10:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA2869+ AA6221 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 11h36 | 5:36 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA2061 · UA2633 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 11h30 | 5:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA2368+ AA6510 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 18h09 | 12:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA1613 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 13h06 | 7:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1560 · AA2368+ AA6260 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 16h06 | 10:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA659 · UA1427 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 9h19 | 3:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA4643 · UA2309 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h47 | 12:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1560 · AA3199 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h57 | 12:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1560 · AA2869 · AA2567 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 13h20 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA1912 · UA2633 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 11h30 | 5:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5897 · UA1195 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 15h50 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA1791 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h30 | 12:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA2681 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 14h10 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA433 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 4h45 | 10:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5897 · UA233 | 6:00 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 12h38 | 6:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 | 6:25 AM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 0h59 | 7:24 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3077 · AA1613 | 12:28 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h38 | 7:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3077 · AA686 | 12:28 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 9h55 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3077+ AA6304 · AA6260 | 12:28 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 9h38 | 10:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3077+ AA6304 · AA6510 | 12:28 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 11h41 | 12:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3077 · AA3204+ AA6330 | 12:28 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 22h27 | 10:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3077 · AA3204+ AA6336 | 12:28 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 20h06 | 8:34 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA259 · UA1389 | 12:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 8h28 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA259 · UA1007 | 12:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 6h58 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA259 · UA2123 | 12:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 10h14 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA259 · UA694 | 12:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 18h56 | 7:38 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA259 · UA2367 | 12:42 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 18h16 | 6:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1846 | 2:06 PM San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | 1h01 | 3:07 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most San Luis Obispo, CA to San Francisco, CA flights use the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Luis Obispo, CA and San Francisco, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
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