Cheap flights from Gainesville to San Francisco (GNV - SFO) from $179

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
GNV — SFO
May 20 — May 271

The best prices from Gainesville Regional to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$267

One-way from

$179
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From Gainesville Regional to San Francisco
One-way flight from Gainesville Regional to San Francisco

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Gainesville to San Francisco?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 26% on the overall cost on flights from Gainesville to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 24 days in advance, which can save you up to 171% on flights from Gainesville to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 24 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $476. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $704.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Gainesville. Prices for September average $499 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $257. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a September flight can save you 50% on your journey compared to booking in November

When is the cheapest time to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco (GNV - SFO)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Gainesville to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Gainesville to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Gainesville and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Gainesville to San Francisco. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Fri 8/163:39 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/205:49 amSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$275
Fri 8/165:34 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/205:45 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$278
Tue 8/206:23 amGNV - SFO
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/229:20 amSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$283
Fri 8/164:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/209:20 amSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$285
Wed 8/144:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1811:41 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$301
Wed 8/143:39 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1811:41 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$304
Thu 8/154:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/195:08 amSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$305
Thu 8/154:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/199:20 amSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$310
Wed 8/141:44 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/186:41 pmSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$341

Cheap Delta flights from Gainesville to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Gainesville and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Gainesville and landing in San Francisco. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 8/124:59 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$281
Mon 8/124:59 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Fri 8/169:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$306
Wed 8/144:59 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$307
Tue 8/1310:20 amGNV - SFO
2 stops15h 57mDelta
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$311
Thu 8/156:00 amGNV - SFO
2 stops20h 17mDelta
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$326
Wed 8/144:59 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Sat 8/179:55 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/14$332
Tue 8/137:55 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Fri 8/169:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$336
Tue 8/1310:20 amGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$347
Fri 9/62:25 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Mon 9/95:45 pmSFO - GNV
2 stops12h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/14$349

Cheap Gainesville to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Gainesville to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Prices were last updated on May 15, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Gainesville to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 6/124:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/191:43 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$362
Thu 6/134:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:45 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$363
Wed 6/124:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/191:43 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$367
Thu 6/134:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/175:45 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$368
Thu 6/204:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/301:43 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$448
Wed 6/124:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:20 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$451
Thu 6/134:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/171:43 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$467
Thu 6/204:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/301:43 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$483
Wed 6/126:30 amGNV - SFO
2 stops15h 33mDelta
Mon 6/1710:55 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/14$506

Gainesville to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Gainesville and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Gainesville to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 8/74:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1311:41 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$245
Wed 8/74:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1310:57 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$250
Tue 8/201:44 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/225:49 amSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$275
Fri 8/165:34 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/205:45 amSFO - GNV
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$278
Tue 8/201:44 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/226:41 pmSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$280
Mon 8/124:59 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/14$281
Tue 8/206:23 amGNV - SFO
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/229:20 amSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$283
Fri 8/164:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/209:20 amSFO - GNV
2 stops11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$285
Wed 8/144:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/1811:41 pmSFO - GNV
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$301

One-way flights to San Francisco from Gainesville

Search for one-way flight options from Gainesville to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Gainesville to San Francisco. For those needing a return trip from Gainesville, there is a search form available above.
Thu 6/64:26 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$179
Thu 6/64:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$184
Sat 6/11:54 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$298
Sat 6/111:08 amGNV - SFO
2 stops11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$303
Sun 6/235:45 amGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$389
Sun 6/234:26 pmGNV - SFO
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$459
Thu 6/68:08 pmGNV - SFO
3 stops21h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,432

Find flights from Gainesville to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$275 - $311

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 8/16

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

1 stop7h 07m

$275

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 8/16

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

2 stops10h 56m

$278

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 8/12

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 59m

$281

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/20

2 stops12h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 8/22

2 stops11h 46m

$283

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 8/16

2 stops9h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

2 stops11h 46m

$285

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Wed 8/14

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 8/18

1 stop10h 38m

$301

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 8/12

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

1 stop8h 59m

$306

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Wed 8/14

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 59m

$307

Gainesville RegionalSan Francisco

GNV - SFO

GNVSFO

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/13

2 stops15h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 59m

$311

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Deals found on 5/14

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gainesville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Gainesville to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Gainesville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Gainesville to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Gainesville to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Gainesville to San Francisco is currently $463 while a round-trip flight costs $292. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San Francisco (average of $267). Flying from Gainesville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$296

May

$316

June

$382

July

$364

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$267

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

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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 May 15, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and Delta from Gainesville to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
14,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

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  • Can I find flights from Gainesville to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to San Francisco round-trip from $275. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. You may be able to fly from Gainesville to San Francisco for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does GNV to SFO mean?

    This is defined as Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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    Many airlines flying from Gainesville to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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DeltaCheapest$258Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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