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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $91

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$157

One-way from

$91

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$255

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/7-11/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 46m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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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 10 June 2025.

Thu 10/716:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Fri 11/705:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 8/6$157
Fri 15/815:38LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 17/806:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6$164
Tue 26/807:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/907:50SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/6$167
Sun 3/807:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 7/809:09SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/6$202
Thu 26/618:08LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sun 29/611:19SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/6$230

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Customise 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, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2025.
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Los Angeles

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San Francisco

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Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 10/7

16:25-17:42

Nonstop1h 17m

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

05:55-07:24

Nonstop1h 29m

$157

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 15/8

15:38-17:05

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

06:00-07:34

Nonstop1h 34m

$164

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

07:55-09:15

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

07:50-13:15

1 stop5h 25m

$167

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 26/6

18:08-19:43

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

11:19-12:57

Nonstop1h 38m

$230

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 6/7

07:00-08:29

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 13/7

06:00-07:34

Nonstop1h 34m

$327

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 27/6

10:32-12:05

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

21:28-22:55

Nonstop1h 27m

$362

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

17:25-22:40

1 stop5h 15m

$91

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 8/7

07:00-08:29

Nonstop1h 29m

$93

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$103

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 20/7

06:30-07:51

Nonstop1h 21m

$122

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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 return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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 10 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 79% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (162 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 10 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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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  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco round-trip from $157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $164, and Southwest, from $167. These flights start at 31% 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?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $91 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $93 and United Airlines from $103 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco on time: Air China (94%), Emirates (90%), Aer Lingus (89%).

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

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is generally $659, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $212 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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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