22 April 2025, 12:11 PM
Hey everyone,
I’ve been planning a weekend getaway to the Bay Area and wanted to share a few tips—and also see if anyone has recent finds—for cheap airfare to San Francisco. With prices constantly fluctuating, scoring a deal feels like winning the lottery sometimes!
From what I’ve seen, flying mid-week, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tends to yield better prices. I also tried clearing my browser cookies and using incognito mode when browsing. It’s hard to tell how much of a difference that makes, but it’s a trick I’ve seen work occasionally.
Another tip: set alerts on a few travel platforms to track when prices drop. I’ve had success with getting notified when fares dip below average. If you're flexible with dates or flying out of multiple airports nearby, that increases your chances of finding a better rate.
One thing that really helped me was booking with a travel service that specializes in discounted flights. I came across Flightaura, which had a few surprisingly good deals compared to some of the bigger names. Not saying they’re always the cheapest, but it’s another option to keep on your radar.
That said, I’m still hunting around, especially for flights in late May. If anyone here has found a solid price recently or knows of any hidden tricks to grab cheap airfare to San Francisco, I’d really appreciate your insights. Whether it’s a particular airline, time of day, or even less obvious booking windows—let’s help each other out!
Also open to advice on what to do once I get there. I’ve been before, but never really explored beyond the typical touristy stuff. Would love recommendations for underrated spots, local food joints, or even scenic walks.
Looking forward to hearing what’s worked for you all!
—Flightaura
I’ve been planning a weekend getaway to the Bay Area and wanted to share a few tips—and also see if anyone has recent finds—for cheap airfare to San Francisco. With prices constantly fluctuating, scoring a deal feels like winning the lottery sometimes!
From what I’ve seen, flying mid-week, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tends to yield better prices. I also tried clearing my browser cookies and using incognito mode when browsing. It’s hard to tell how much of a difference that makes, but it’s a trick I’ve seen work occasionally.
Another tip: set alerts on a few travel platforms to track when prices drop. I’ve had success with getting notified when fares dip below average. If you're flexible with dates or flying out of multiple airports nearby, that increases your chances of finding a better rate.
One thing that really helped me was booking with a travel service that specializes in discounted flights. I came across Flightaura, which had a few surprisingly good deals compared to some of the bigger names. Not saying they’re always the cheapest, but it’s another option to keep on your radar.
That said, I’m still hunting around, especially for flights in late May. If anyone here has found a solid price recently or knows of any hidden tricks to grab cheap airfare to San Francisco, I’d really appreciate your insights. Whether it’s a particular airline, time of day, or even less obvious booking windows—let’s help each other out!
Also open to advice on what to do once I get there. I’ve been before, but never really explored beyond the typical touristy stuff. Would love recommendations for underrated spots, local food joints, or even scenic walks.
Looking forward to hearing what’s worked for you all!
—Flightaura