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Flight information for Los Angeles to San Francisco
(LAX to SFO)

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Best Price Found

$41

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

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 $41. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $88.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles is January. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Los Angeles for San Francisco?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Monday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

In the afternoon. Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 14% more expensive at noon than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from Los Angeles?

Spirit Airlines. Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San Francisco

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

Los Angeles - San Francisco. Fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco for the best Los Angeles - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should you book Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

59 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is approximately 59 days to departure

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per day?

As of September 2023, there are 110 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most common time of day flights depart is 3:00PM, with 52% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per week?

As of September 2023, there are 772 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

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.

When traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the most popular airport to fly into is San Francisco Airport. The majority of travelers flying into San Francisco Airport from Los Angeles are departing from Los Angeles Airport. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly out of when traveling to San Francisco, you can try flying out of Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), or Long Beach Municipal Airport (in Long Beach). You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to land at when traveling from Los Angeles and luckily, there are options! You can try Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. In September, $48 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Los Angeles to San Francisco which you can find when you fly LAX — OAK.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$66
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$62
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$85
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$48
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Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$67
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$94
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by changing tabs
Alaska Airlines
Oct 24
LAX6:37 pmLos Angeles
1h 25m
SFO5:02 pmSan Francisco
Oct 25
SFO3:00 amSan Francisco
1h 40m
LAX4:40 amLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Oct 25
LAX6:37 pmLos Angeles
1h 25m
SFO5:02 pmSan Francisco
Oct 26
SFO3:10 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX4:42 amLos Angeles
JetBlue
Oct 28
LAX6:15 amLos Angeles
1h 30m
SFO4:45 amSan Francisco
Nov 1
SFO3:44 pmSan Francisco
1h 26m
LAX5:10 pmLos Angeles
Delta
Oct 11
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 29m
SFO12:29 amSan Francisco
Oct 14
SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco
1h 30m
LAX1:35 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Oct 11
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 26m
SFO12:26 amSan Francisco
Nov 12
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX4:02 amLos Angeles
American Airlines
Nov 8
LAX10:33 amLos Angeles
1h 22m
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
Nov 12
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 31m
LAX3:31 amLos Angeles

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

If you're looking for one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue
Alaska Airlines
Oct 18
LAX1:55 pmLos Angeles
1h 28m
SFO12:23 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Oct 16
LAX3:46 pmLos Angeles
11h 57m
1 stop
SFO12:43 amSan Francisco
JetBlue
Oct 17
LAX6:15 amLos Angeles
1h 30m
SFO4:45 amSan Francisco

Search last-minute flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Sep 26
LAX1:55 pmLos Angeles
1h 25m
SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco
Sep 28
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 33m
LAX3:33 amLos Angeles
JetBlue
Sep 30
LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles
1h 20m
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
Oct 21
SFO3:10 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX4:42 amLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Sep 30
LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles
1h 20m
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
Oct 3
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 33m
LAX3:33 amLos Angeles
Delta
Sep 30
LAX12:10 pmLos Angeles
1h 28m
SFO10:38 amSan Francisco
Oct 14
SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco
1h 30m
LAX1:35 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Sep 30
LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles
1h 26m
SFO1:41 pmSan Francisco
Oct 2
SFO3:30 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX5:02 amLos Angeles
American Airlines
Sep 29
LAX11:27 amLos Angeles
7h 22m
1 stop
SFO3:49 pmSan Francisco
Oct 3
SFO5:15 amSan Francisco
1h 36m
LAX6:51 amLos Angeles

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco with momondo
Airline
Rating
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Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $25Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,808 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $32Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,041 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $49Free CancellationRating
6.9
1,102 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $49Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,995 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $54Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,711 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 reviews
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Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
8.0
12 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,884 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines operates around 44 flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $147, but momondo users have found Alaska Airlines deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco from as low as $49 round-trip. Alaska Airlines has been scored 7.9/10 in 2,995 reviews.

  • Delta Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    $69 is the best Delta flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Delta ticket price found was closer to $158, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Delta (7.8/10 from 1,565 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 17 times in an average week so prices can vary.


United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 11
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 26m
SFO12:26 amSan Francisco
Nov 12
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX4:02 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Sep 30
LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles
1h 26m
SFO1:41 pmSan Francisco
Oct 2
SFO3:30 amSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX5:02 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Sep 26
LAX2:00 amLos Angeles
1h 26m
SFO12:26 amSan Francisco
Sep 26
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
1h 32m
LAX4:02 pmLos Angeles

American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 8
LAX10:33 amLos Angeles
1h 22m
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
Nov 12
SFO2:00 amSan Francisco
1h 31m
LAX3:31 amLos Angeles
American Airlines
Nov 4
LAX12:15 pmLos Angeles
6h 13m
1 stop
SFO3:28 pmSan Francisco
Nov 7
SFO9:07 amSan Francisco
1h 31m
LAX10:38 amLos Angeles
American Airlines
Nov 10
LAX4:07 pmLos Angeles
1h 20m
SFO2:27 pmSan Francisco
Nov 13
SFO4:13 amSan Francisco
6h 28m
1 stop
LAX10:41 amLos Angeles

Choose the best way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco


  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    To save time, the fastest way to travel is by train from Los Angeles to San Francisco on Amtrak. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard Amtrak to be about 0h 50m compared to taking a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco or a bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco which have been found to be slower alternatives.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The cheapest way is to get a bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco, which can be as cheap as $16. A flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $80. A train from Los Angeles to San Francisco is also an option, with an average price of $36.

  • 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 15m.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The carbon footprint of flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 394lb, on average. You can sort momondo flight search results by CO2. By train, you could lower your emissions for this trip by about 82%. If you can take the time, the carbon footprint of a bus for this journey would be 47lb, some 88% less than flying.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    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.


Alternative routes for Los Angeles to San Francisco

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
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Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$85
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San Jose to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 22m
Cheapest price$67
Los Angeles to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$48
Oakland, California to Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$67
Oakland, California to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 21m
Cheapest price$56
Oakland, California to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$68
San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time1h 30m
Cheapest price$90
Burbank to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 20m
Cheapest price$67
Santa Ana to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time1h 24m
Cheapest price$66
Los Angeles to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time1h 15m
Cheapest price$62

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