Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from C$ 82

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in July or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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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 12 April 2026.

Tue 19/52:00 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Wed 27/511:25 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 10/4C$ 134
Sat 2/58:01 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Mon 4/58:16 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 9/4C$ 144
Tue 26/56:20 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 2/62:50 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 10/4C$ 148
Wed 20/56:00 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 26/510:57 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/4C$ 162
Wed 6/56:20 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 6/51:45 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 10/4C$ 169
Sat 18/48:01 p.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 38m
Frontier
Tue 28/46:29 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4C$ 172
Wed 29/46:20 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 29/42:50 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4C$ 176
Tue 5/56:20 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 12/55:55 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4C$ 183
Tue 19/56:20 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 20/51:45 p.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4C$ 184
Wed 6/510:55 a.m.
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 13/55:40 a.m.
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4C$ 190

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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 134

One-way from

C$ 82

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 278

Good round-trip deal

C$ 300 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 119 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 20/5-27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from 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

Wed 6/5

10:15 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

10:28 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

C$ 134

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

3:55 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

5:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

C$ 191

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

7:15 a.m.-8:48 a.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

7:05 p.m.-8:48 p.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

C$ 238
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

7:00 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

11:55 a.m.-1:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 34m

C$ 245

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

10:15 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

4:10 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops8h 10m

C$ 266

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

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

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

5:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

C$ 266

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

7:50 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

5:55 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

C$ 266

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

7:00 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

11:55 a.m.-1:29 p.m.

Nonstop1h 34m

C$ 273

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

10:35 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

8:29 p.m.-10:08 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

C$ 273

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

10:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

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

2 stops7h 15m

C$ 280

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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 9 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 77 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 60). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 100). 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 12 April 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 72% on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 12 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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 2 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 80 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 31m.

  • 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$ 134, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Los Angeles in 1h 33m. Los Angeles and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 542 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 55, 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 Alaska Airlines for as low as C$ 125. These flights start at 79% 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$ 63, 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 Porter Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%) and Gulf Air (88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to San Francisco is C$ 55. On average you can expect to pay C$ 331. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 155.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of C$ 60). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 100). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 55AverageC$ 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 125AverageC$ 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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