Cheap Flights from SAF to SFO: When to Fly from Santa Fe to San Francisco

 

The cheapest times to fly from SAF to SFO are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 5th)
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 13th to November 18th (except the week of September 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SAF to SFO is early November. Prices can be as high as $820 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $193 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to San Francisco

Flying from Santa Fe, NM (SAF) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) will usually cost between $237 to $512 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $221. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $460. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $239 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $300 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SAF to SFO flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SAF to SFO route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SAF to SFO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Santa Fe. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.2, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $145 (36%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $260. Return trip prices are from the SFO to SAF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SAF to SFO can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 37 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SAF to SFO while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SAF to SFO? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 912 miles or 1468 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SAF to SFO?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SAF to SFO flight is about 2 hour 37 minutes.

How many flights go between Santa Fe, NM and San Francisco, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 66 available flights from SAF to SFO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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