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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Tenerife

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,344. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Tenerife.$1,149 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Tenerife South on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,149, select.
      Tenerife.$1,202 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Tenerife North on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,202, select.
      Tenerife.$1,221 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Tenerife North.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Tenerife North on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,221, select.
      Tenerife.$1,340 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Tenerife North on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,340, select.
      Tenerife.$1,344 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Tenerife North.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Tenerife North on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,344, select.
      Tenerife.$1,425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Tenerife North.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Tenerife North on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,425, select.
      Tenerife.$1,428 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Tenerife South on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,428, select.
      Tenerife.$1,598 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Tenerife North.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Tenerife North on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,598, select.
      Tenerife.$1,630 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Tenerife North on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,630, select.
      Tenerife.$1,963 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Tenerife South on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,963, select.
      Tenerife.$2,357 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Tenerife South.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Tenerife South on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,357, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tenerife

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Tenerife flights are currently cheapest in February.
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      from $1,598
      Oct
      from $1,344
      Nov
      from $1,340
      Dec
      from $1,963
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      Alternative San Francisco International to Tenerife routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Tenerife? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Tenerife North

      8km from central Tenerife
      Closest
      from $1,221
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      Tenerife South

      56km from central Tenerife
      Cheapest
      from $1,149
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      San Francisco to Tenerife: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,149
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

      There are 2 airports in Tenerife: Tenerife North and Tenerife South.
      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Tenerife is $1,149. 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 Tenerife. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,149.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Tenerife.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tenerife is usually October.
      If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Tenerife is Tenerife South – which is 56.3 km away from the centre of Tenerife. We've found flights into this airport from $1,149.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife on Friday, 30 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Tenerife. 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 Tenerife 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 Tenerife is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In September, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. September is typically the warmest month in Tenerife, when it usually averages around 23°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is March, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is September.
      Currently, TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tenerife.

      Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tenerife: what you need to know

      • Tenerife is eight hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Tenerife observes the UTC+0 timezone.

      • For a relaxed start to your SFO to Tenerife flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

      • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SFO to Tenerife. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

        • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

        • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

      • Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • In search of a hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:

      • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tenerife

      • The best price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife flight is $540. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,149. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • To find cheap flights from SFO to Tenerife, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

      • Scoring cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares throughout the month and land an epic deal.

      • Snapping up a cheap flight from SFO to Tenerife is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a deal gets even better.

      • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife.

      Airports in Tenerife

      Tenerife North Airport (TFN)

      • Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.

      • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

      • If you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TFN:

      • Booking your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week before your flight from SFO to Tenerife can help you lock in the best possible rate.

      Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

      • Central Tenerife is about 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 50 minutes.

      • The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

      • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SFO to Tenerife flight:

      • Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS will save you money.

      Best time to go to Tenerife

      • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife. August is the most popular month to travel to Tenerife. If you want a quieter vibe, go in November.

      • Before booking a San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

      • February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SFO to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      More about Tenerife

      • Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tenerife, explore our range of accommodation options including:

      • Casa Del Carnaval and Plaza de Espana are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Tenerife itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mirador de Playa Benijo.

      Explore more of Spain

      • You've seen Tenerife, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Arrecife to check off its popular sights. From La Mirada de César Manrique to Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario.

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