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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Alicante

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Alicante.$872 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Alicante on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.
Alicante.$898 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 15 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Alicante on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.
Alicante.$922 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Alicante on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $922, select.
Alicante.$1,031 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Alicante on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,031, select.
Alicante.$1,204 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Alicante on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,204, select.
Alicante.$1,315 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with French Bee and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Alicante on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,315, select.
Alicante.$1,398 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Alicante on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,398, select.
Alicante.$1,548 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Sun, 22 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Alicante.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Alicante on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,548, select.

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San Francisco International to Alicante: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Alicante below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Alicante.

San Francisco to Alicante: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$872
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Alicante: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Alicante is $872. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Alicante. But we found flights with one or more stops from $872.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Alicante.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Alicante is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante Airport on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Alicante Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Alicante but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alicante is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Alicante.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • To ensure you catch your SFO to ALC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and ALC:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

  • $466 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts at $872. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from SFO to ALC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

  • If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ALC:

  • Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante

  • Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.

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