Cheap flights To Northern California (ACV) from $93

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Cheap Flights to Northern California from $93 One Way, $176 Round Trip

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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$176 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $176 found 6 days ago
Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$180 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $180 found 6 days ago
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$181 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $181 found 5 days ago
Thu, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 22
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$188 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Oakland Intl., returning Fri, Aug 22, priced at $188 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$194 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $194 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$214 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $214 found 21 hours ago
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$231 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $231 found 5 days ago
Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
RNO
Reno-Tahoe Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Reno-Tahoe Intl., returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $241 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
RNO
Reno-Tahoe Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Reno-Tahoe Intl., returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $241 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$254 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $254 found 2 days ago

Northern California SFO Flight Information

Traveling To
Northern California
Destination Airport IATA Code
ACV
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United
Flight Price
$176
Earliest Departing Flight
UA 279 9:36AM EDT
Latest Departing Flight
UA 279 Aug 6 9:36AM EDT

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Northern California economy flight packages

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Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
4.5-star property

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Sep 21 - Sep 26

5 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Reno (RNO)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0-star property

1 Hotel San Francisco

Sep 25 - Sep 28

3 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
Hyatt Vacation Club at High Sierra Lodge, Lake Tahoe
3.5-star property

Hyatt Vacation Club at High Sierra Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Sep 4 - Sep 7

3 night stay

Boise (BOI) to Reno (RNO)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Reno (RNO) to Boise (BOI)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
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Northern California first class flight packages

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Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
3.0-star property

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

9/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)

Sep 8 - Sep 10

2 night stay

Orange County (SNA) to Reno (RNO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 13 hours ago
Very clean, quiet, spacious room. Location is excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Tahoe Sands Resort
3.0-star property

Tahoe Sands Resort

8.6/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)

Sep 8 - Sep 10

2 night stay

Orange County (SNA) to Reno (RNO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 13 hours ago
Every thing was nice

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

WorldMark Reno
3.5-star property

WorldMark Reno

9.2/10 Wonderful! (184 reviews)

Sep 8 - Sep 10

2 night stay

Orange County (SNA) to Reno (RNO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 13 hours ago
Sketchy area. Very noisy at night

Reviewed on May 25, 2021

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Which airlines fly to Northern California?
Check out the deals from the 20 airlines that operate services to Northern California. Whether you want to stretch out in the pointy end of the plane or save dollars in economy, there'll be a seat for you. Touch down at Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) with one of these major carriers:

  • Volaris - 23 flights to Northern California per month
  • Air Canada - 8 flights to Northern California per month
  • Aeromexico - 8 flights to Northern California per month

How much is a flight to Northern California?
Plenty of fabulous deals were there for the taking this week, with round-trip flights to Northern California fluctuating from $176 to $254. But it was jet-setters flying in from New York (EWR) who landed the really big bargains. One-way fares to Northern California started at a low $93.
How to book the cheapest flight to Northern California?
Snapping up cheap flights to Northern California is as easy as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you're eager to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some suggestions your wallet will love:

  • Taking off from or landing at other airports can work out cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to compare your options.
  • If you're flexible with when you fly out, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option. It'll show the flight deals for the days either side of your selected departure. Airfares often vary depending on what day of the week it is.
  • To refine your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on airlines, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also choose your preferred departure and arrival times under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • The early bird gets the most impressive deals, so book as soon as you know your travel dates. The cheapest airfares go like hotcakes and prices rise as the departure date nears.
  • Save more on your adventure by bundling your flights, hotels and car rental into a package deal. Your travel budget will thank you.
  • Don't travel during the busy season if you can. By steering clear of school vacations and summer, you can save plenty on your airfare.

What is the best time to book a flight to Northern California?
If you can, purchase your seats to Northern California in January. This is the best month for low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a bit of organizing, you're guaranteed to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Northern California?
When it comes to cheap fares to Northern California, the best days to make a booking are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fantastic flight deal is just clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Northern California?
You can score cheap flights to Northern California by taking to the skies on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturday has the most expensive ticket prices. Whether you prefer to save money or take off on any day that's convenient, you'll always find a rewarding deal with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Northern California?
Get set to jet for less in August. This is generally an excellent month to get on a plane if you want cheap flights to Northern California, Orbitz data shows. The least affordable time to fly is June, so try to avoid this month if you're on a budget.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
We know that plans can change and flexibility is important. That's why you can easily search for flights that have free cancellation and no change fees on Orbitz. Just click on "Filter by flexible change policies" and we'll show you fares more flexible than candy in a car on a hot day!
What do I need for the flight to Northern California?
There is so much to plan for any big trip, so it's nice to get a little bit of help along the way. Here are a few suggestions to make sure you're organized for your flight:

  • For starters, you'll need to take all applicable travel documents and your identification. How much will depend on where you're flying from. When you book, you're encouraged to use the same name, birth date and gender listed on your government-issued ID.
  • Pack your carry-on bag with snacks and activities and watch time whiz by on this medium-haul flight. If possible, join the airport's Wi-Fi and save your favorite playlist or podcast to your phone ahead of your journey.
  • Together, air conditioning and high altitudes make for a chilly environment. No matter what the season is in Northern California, carry a sweater with you to keep nice and toasty during your flight.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Northern California?
There are ways of booking business or first-class fares to Northern California that won't burn a hole through your budget. Claim a seat at the front of the plane for less with these practical tips:

  • Be more flexible with your travel dates and wait for early bird or last-minute sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • Budget airlines offer business-class seating at a fraction of the usual price. Give the full-service carriers a miss and fly with one these cheaper options.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions (if available) or upgrade through your frequent flyer program.

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