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Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:50 amLAX-SFO
1h 20mnonstop
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6:58 pm - 8:29 pmSFO-LAX
1h 31mnonstop
$77Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 13
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9:49 pm - 11:09 pmLAX-SFO
1h 20mnonstop
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5:55 am - 7:23 amSFO-LAX
1h 28mnonstop
$78Delta
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
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4:31 pm - 6:07 pmLAX-SFO
1h 36mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 1:32 pmSFO-LAX
1h 32mnonstop
$79Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 9
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4:31 pm - 6:07 pmLAX-SFO
1h 36mnonstop
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11:48 am - 1:26 pmSFO-LAX
1h 38mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
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4:31 pm - 6:07 pmLAX-SFO
1h 36mnonstop
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11:48 am - 1:26 pmSFO-LAX
1h 38mnonstop
$81Frontier
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
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6:05 pm - 11:20 pmLAX-SFO
5h 15m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$87Southwest
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
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11:45 am - 5:45 pmLAX-SFO
6h 00m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 8:45 pmSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$92Southwest
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 16
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9:37 am - 11:13 amLAX-SFO
1h 36mnonstop
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5:50 am - 7:28 amSFO-LAX
1h 38mnonstop
$96
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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 17
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10:34 pm - 11:59 pmLAX-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
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11:12 am - 12:39 pmSFO-LAX
1h 27mnonstop
$97Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
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10:34 pm - 11:59 pmLAX-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
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11:48 am - 1:26 pmSFO-LAX
1h 38mnonstop
$99
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Frontier flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 3
LAX4:31 pmLos Angeles
1h 36m
SFO6:07 pmSan Francisco
Oct 9
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX1:32 pmLos Angeles
$79
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Frontier
Sep 18
LAX4:31 pmLos Angeles
1h 36m
SFO6:07 pmSan Francisco
Sep 21
SFO11:48 amSan Francisco
1h 38m
LAX1:26 pmLos Angeles
$80
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Frontier
Sep 18
LAX4:31 pmLos Angeles
1h 36m
SFO6:07 pmSan Francisco
Sep 22
SFO11:48 amSan Francisco
1h 38m
LAX1:26 pmLos Angeles
$81
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Southwest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 11
LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles
5h 15m
1 stop
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
Sep 15
SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco
1h 25m
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
$87
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Southwest
Sep 16
LAX11:45 amLos Angeles
6h 00m
2 stops
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
Sep 16
SFO7:20 pmSan Francisco
1h 25m
LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles
$92
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Southwest
Sep 13
LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles
1h 20m
SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco
Sep 16
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
10h 10m
2 stops
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
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LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

6:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

6:58 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$77

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

9:49 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

5:55 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$78

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

4:31 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

12:00 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$79

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

4:31 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

11:48 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$80

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

4:31 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:48 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$81

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/11

6:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$87

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

11:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops6h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$92

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

9:37 am-11:13 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

5:50 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$96

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

10:34 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:12 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$97

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

10:34 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:48 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$99

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of October, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $119.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $179. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $295.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $156. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $595.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $146 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles for as low as $116 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Los Angeles to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$92

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $92. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $119.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Los Angeles to San Francisco by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 345.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 17m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $37Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,035 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $38Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,207 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,672 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,245 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $123Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    Southwest operates around 18 flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $187, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco from as low as $107 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,245 reviews.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    $123 is the best Alaska Airlines flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Alaska Airlines ticket price found was closer to $202, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 10,000 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 12 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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