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
1 adult
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

Cheap 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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 144

One-way from

C$ 78

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 213

Good one-way deal

C$ 140 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 27/11-4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 41m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 36m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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

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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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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 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?

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

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?

  • 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 56AverageC$ 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 82AverageC$ 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 127AverageC$ 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 137AverageC$ 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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