Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from C$ 66

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in July or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday 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 10 March 2026.

Sat 25/48:25 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/46:29 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 115
Tue 31/31:20 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 31/310:45 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 132
Tue 31/39:48 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 1/41:43 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 134
Thu 23/410:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 27/41:45 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 136
Tue 31/36:05 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 1/45:05 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3C$ 145
Sat 4/46:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 13/410:20 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 147
Wed 17/65:38 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 32m
Frontier
Thu 18/68:20 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3C$ 151
Wed 22/46:30 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 29/45:40 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3C$ 152
Sat 4/46:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 16/46:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 157
Sat 4/46:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 11/42:42 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 159
Tue 31/36:00 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 15/45:43 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 160
Tue 28/45:00 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/52:50 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3C$ 166

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 115

One-way from

C$ 66

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 237

Good one-way deal

C$ 106 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 25/4-27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 11m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

6:20 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

8:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops7h 20m

C$ 152
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

6:20 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 16/5

11:05 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

C$ 172

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

4:25 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops7h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

4:10 p.m.-5:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 206

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

11:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

4:05 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

2 stops7h 15m

C$ 206

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

5:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops6h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

10:05 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 208

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

6:20 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 213

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/4

7:05 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop5h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

4:05 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

2 stops7h 15m

C$ 247

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

6:35 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

4:30 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

C$ 254

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

4:25 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops7h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

6:15 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

C$ 261

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

3:25 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops8h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

11:05 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 50m

C$ 273

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 85 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 38). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 90). 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 10 March 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 78% on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 10 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Frontier 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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco if you want to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 111 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 27m.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    For as low as C$ 152, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from Los Angeles in 1h 25m. Los Angeles and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 542 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 54, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as C$ 79. These flights start at 78% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco one-way?

    C$ 39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 52 and C$ 61, respectively.

  • 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 Gulf Air (90%), Fiji Airways (80%) and Air China (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to San Francisco is C$ 38. On average you can expect to pay C$ 200. The most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 180.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 38). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 90). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 54AverageC$ 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 79AverageC$ 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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