Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from C$ 78
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in January or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.
Thu 13/1110:23 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 13/116:40 p.m.SFO - LAX
1 stop20h 42mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 129
Fri 26/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 30/129:30 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 134
Wed 3/1211:26 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/123:17 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 155
Tue 2/128:20 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1210:59 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 157
Tue 25/116:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/127:25 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 164
Mon 24/118:04 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/116:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 171
Fri 12/129:20 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sun 14/128:25 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 178
Tue 25/116:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/128:35 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 185
Tue 9/1210:27 p.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop15h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/128:22 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 187
Best flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Tue 24/28:30 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Wed 25/21:00 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 164
Sat 20/125:55 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 23/126:30 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 26/10C$ 164
Mon 24/118:04 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/116:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 171
Mon 22/127:50 p.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/16:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 199
Wed 25/210:25 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Tue 10/38:55 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 26/10C$ 164
Wed 19/115:45 a.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Wed 19/113:15 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 25/10C$ 178
Wed 4/26:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sat 7/24:01 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 26/10C$ 164
Fri 12/124:20 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Mon 15/1210:40 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 171
Wed 3/125:35 a.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Thu 4/125:20 a.m.SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 199
Thu 23/43:30 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 25/44:55 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 220
Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from Los Angeles to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Fri 26/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 30/129:30 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 134
Wed 3/1211:26 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/123:17 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 155
Tue 2/128:20 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1210:59 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 157
Tue 24/24:25 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Wed 25/28:55 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 164
Mon 24/118:04 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/116:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 171
Fri 12/129:20 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sun 14/128:25 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 178
Thu 13/1110:23 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 13/115:28 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 180
Fri 6/23:09 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/24:03 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 183
Tue 25/116:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/128:35 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 26/10C$ 185
Sat 25/46:30 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Sat 2/51:00 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 26/10C$ 192
Tue 25/116:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/116:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 193
Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Data last updated 28 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1110:23 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 13/116:40 p.m.SFO - LAX
1 stop20h 42mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 129
Sat 15/116:29 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Sat 15/1110:23 p.m.SFO - LAX
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 197
Wed 19/115:45 a.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Wed 19/113:15 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 178
Mon 24/118:04 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/116:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 171
Mon 24/118:55 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/128:35 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 192
Tue 25/116:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/127:25 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 164
Tue 25/116:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/128:35 p.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 185
Tue 25/116:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/116:00 a.m.SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 193
One-way flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Mon 17/1112:54 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 27/10C$ 78
Tue 30/126:35 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 83
Wed 10/126:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop16h 27mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 85
Fri 21/117:18 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 87
Sun 7/126:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 90
Wed 31/126:58 p.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 26/10C$ 91
Tue 20/111:15 a.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 28/10C$ 95
Wed 15/47:30 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 97
Sun 25/16:00 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 102
Sun 28/126:40 a.m.LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 104
Wed 1/47:10 p.m.LAX - SFO
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 27/10C$ 109
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Los Angeles
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Tue 24/2
8:30 a.m.-10:03 a.m.
Nonstop1h 33m
San Francisco
Wed 25/2
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Nonstop1h 30m
C$ 164
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Sat 20/12
5:55 a.m.-7:30 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 23/12
6:30 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
Nonstop1h 25m
C$ 164
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Wed 25/2
10:25 a.m.-12:01 p.m.
Nonstop1h 36m
San Francisco
Tue 10/3
8:55 a.m.-10:29 a.m.
Nonstop1h 34m
C$ 164
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Wed 4/2
6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.
Nonstop1h 30m
San Francisco
Sat 7/2
4:01 p.m.-5:27 p.m.
Nonstop1h 26m
C$ 164
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Mon 24/11
8:04 a.m.-9:47 a.m.
Nonstop1h 43m
San Francisco
Sat 29/11
6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
C$ 171
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Fri 12/12
4:20 p.m.-5:40 p.m.
Nonstop1h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 15/12
10:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Nonstop1h 30m
C$ 171
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Wed 19/11
5:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
1 stop5h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 19/11
3:15 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
Nonstop1h 25m
C$ 178
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Mon 22/12
7:50 p.m.-12:06 a.m.
1 stop4h 16m
San Francisco
Tue 6/1
6:00 a.m.-7:41 a.m.
Nonstop1h 41m
C$ 199
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Wed 3/12
5:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
1 stop5h 55m
San Francisco
Thu 4/12
5:20 a.m.-1:55 p.m.
2 stops8h 35m
C$ 199
Los AngelesSan Francisco
LAX - SFO
LAXSFO
Los Angeles
Thu 23/4
3:30 p.m.-4:58 p.m.
Nonstop1h 28m
San Francisco
Sat 25/4
4:55 p.m.-6:29 p.m.
Nonstop1h 34m
C$ 220
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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 36). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 99). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 84% on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 on average).
How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, Air India has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Los Angeles to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
You will need to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco if you want to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 101 flights to San Francisco from the Los Angeles airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from LAX to SFO to be around 1h 24m.
How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco have been viewed 124 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
For as low as C$ 164, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Los Angeles in 1h 33m. Los Angeles and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 544 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 56, Frontier will fly you from Los Angeles to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 82 and C$ 127, respectively. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco are China Southern (88%), ANA (83%) and Aer Lingus (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to San Francisco is C$ 98. On average you can expect to pay C$ 578. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 241.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 36). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 99). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Browse through other flights departing from Los Angeles. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Explore flights to San Francisco departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Top 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
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