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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from C$ 79

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 8 June 2026.

Tue 4/86:45 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/87:55 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/6C$ 155
Tue 21/710:03 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/78:23 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6C$ 156
Wed 12/81:20 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Tue 18/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 162
Mon 20/78:20 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/78:23 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6C$ 171
Fri 3/76:57 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Fri 10/78:23 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6C$ 183
Wed 1/710:03 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 1/71:51 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6C$ 184
Wed 15/77:30 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 22/710:37 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6C$ 191
Fri 25/97:43 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
Frontier
Mon 28/97:30 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6C$ 194
Wed 26/88:25 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Thu 27/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 8/6C$ 201
Tue 7/76:45 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 14/76:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6C$ 205

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 8 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 155

One-way from

C$ 79

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 269

Good round-trip deal

C$ 222 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 143 or less
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  • 4/8-4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
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  • 28/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 16/7

10:55 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

6:00 a.m.-7:39 a.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

C$ 219
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 27/6

6:10 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 28/6

6:25 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 233

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

11:20 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

C$ 234

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

6:45 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

3:45 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops8h 25m

C$ 248

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/8

8:25 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

5:10 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

C$ 255

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 15/7

3:20 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 20/7

6:45 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

C$ 255

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

1:25 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

7:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 256

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 30/7

8:20 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

5:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 270

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

8:55 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 20/7

6:45 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

C$ 277

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

5:05 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

6:10 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 279

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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?

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 76 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 237). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 318). 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 8 June 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 73% on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 8 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,904 reviews
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Crew

6.5

Entertainment

4.3

Overall

5.6

Boarding

5.9

Comfort

5.4

Food

4.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Prodipto,Mar 2026

PHL - BNA

Delay at the beginning in Philly and then huge delay just sitting on the tarmac after landing, for one hour in Nashville
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,904 reviews
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,904 reviews
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Crew

6.5

Entertainment

4.3

Overall

5.6

Boarding

5.9

Comfort

5.4

Food

4.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Prodipto,Mar 2026

PHL - BNA

Delay at the beginning in Philly and then huge delay just sitting on the tarmac after landing, for one hour in Nashville

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 to San Francisco if you want to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco. At least 1 airline has flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 114 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 26 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as C$ 219, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Los Angeles in 1h 35m. Los Angeles and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 542 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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. This flight start at 80% 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$ 40 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 63 and C$ 67, 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 Horizon Air (85%), China Southern (82%) and Gulf Air (73%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to San Francisco is C$ 81. On average you can expect to pay C$ 482. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 156.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 237). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 318). 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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FrontierCheapestC$ 56AverageC$ 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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