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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Las Vegas
Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $100 or less one-way.
The cheapest flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco was found, on average, 18 days before departure.
Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be March, April and May. The cheapest month to fly is February.
While Frontier Airlines is known for providing in-flight entertainment and free snacks during the flights from Las Vegas to San Francisco, United and Alaska airlines have comfortable seats with the option of upgrading to premium economy for a small fee. Southwest is also a popular choice, as they allow travelers to check up to two bags for free.
If you want to burn some calories before being cooped up on a plane, purchase a pass for the ZEROlevel Fitness gym in Terminal 1 of McCarran International Airport (LAS). Daily passes are $25, and this provides access to cardio machines, free weights, a sauna, and a group fitness studio.
For travelers who have a bit of extra time before their flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco takes off, drop by the Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum that is in Terminal 1 of McCarran International Airport. This museum contains several exhibits that highlight the region’s aviation history, and it can be accessed for free by all travelers.
Are you easily stressed while traveling? If so, keep your eyes open for the Wag Brigade in San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Consisting of trained dogs wearing vests that say "Pet Me", these animals are brought throughout the airport’s terminals to say hi to travelers and help relieve any anxiety.
If you would like to take a quick shower once your flight has landed, go to the Freshen’ Up location in San Francisco International Airport. Deluxe showers cost $25, and you will also receive shower shoes, soap, towels, shampoo, and a hairdryer.
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To spoil yourself, go to one of the XpresSpa locations in McCarran International Airport to receive a manicure, facial, or massage. If you enjoy gambling, take advantage of the many slot machines that are stationed in each terminal, or go to one of the gaming lounges. The airport also has several rotating art exhibits that allow travelers to see a variety of statues, photographs, and paintings.
The Great Steak and Potato Company can be found in Terminal 1 of McCarran International Airport and serves traditional American food, while Brookwood Farms BBQ is located nearby and serves brisket, ribs, and other popular Southern Comfort-inspired food. Port of Subs is a convenient take-away option in Terminal 3 and known for its sandwiches.
San Francisco International Airport has a USO Lounge that can be found in Terminal 1 on the Mezzanine Level. It provides free access to all members of the military and their families, and it contains showers, toys, complimentary snacks, magazines, and televisions.
To pick up your rental car, take the AirTrain Blue Line to go to the Rental Car Center of San Francisco International Airport. In this building, you will find many on-site rental companies, including Hertz and Enterprise, and all of their vehicles are within easy walking distance of their offices.
There are usually 175 direct flights each day leaving Las Vegas in the direction of San Francisco, for a total of 1,231 flights weekly.
The earliest flight leaves Las Vegas at 06:00 and lands in San Francisco at 07:39.
The last flight leaves Las Vegas at 22:45 and lands in San Francisco at 00:15.
All the following airlines operate direct flights between Las Vegas and San Francisco: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Fiji Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Southwest.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Las Vegas to San Francisco flight route.
The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Las Vegas to San Francisco flight route.
oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Las Vegas and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.
There are direct flights from Las Vegas to San Francisco on a daily basis.
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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Las Vegas with another airline.
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