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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
27 joulu — 3 tammi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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 27 marraskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$152

One-way from

$91

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$283

Good round-trip deal

$100 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/12-6/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 59m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 28m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 marraskuu 2025.

pe 26/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
ti 6/119:09SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$152
pe 26/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
la 3/121:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$168
la 27/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
ti 6/119:09SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$175
ke 24/1212:08LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mUnited Airlines
ke 31/1222:35SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$180
su 28/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
ti 6/119:09SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$181
ti 30/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
ti 6/119:09SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$186
to 25/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
ke 31/1216:06SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 25mFrontier
Deal found 24/11$188
la 27/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
pe 2/121:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$189
la 27/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
la 3/121:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$191
ti 16/1206:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
ti 16/1214:05SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 25/11$195
su 28/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
pe 2/121:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$197
su 28/1218:58LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
la 3/121:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 26/11$198

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

ti 27/1

11:07-12:39

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

la 7/2

18:55-20:26

Nonstop1h 31m

$180

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

to 25/12

20:20-22:07

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

to 1/1

08:22-10:06

Nonstop1h 44m

$180

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

ke 28/1

17:00-18:28

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

to 5/2

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

la 17/1

13:40-15:08

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

su 18/1

16:03-17:29

Nonstop1h 26m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

ke 28/1

11:00-12:30

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

ma 2/2

09:35-11:05

Nonstop1h 30m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

ma 26/1

18:10-19:36

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

ti 3/2

07:30-09:02

Nonstop1h 32m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

la 31/1

17:10-18:38

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

to 5/2

21:54-23:22

Nonstop1h 28m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

la 31/1

11:00-12:30

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

ma 2/2

14:56-16:27

Nonstop1h 31m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

ke 21/1

09:38-11:13

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

su 25/1

07:30-09:02

Nonstop1h 32m

$201

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

ma 26/1

18:10-19:36

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

ke 4/2

07:30-09:02

Nonstop1h 32m

$201

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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 21 November 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $40). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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 27 marraskuu 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 78% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 25 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 27 marraskuu 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, andFrontier from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 3 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 113 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 29m.

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

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

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just under 1h 32m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 544 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Frontier, at $59, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Frontier is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Aer Lingus (91%), China Southern (83%) or Emirates (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,333, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $59. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco), is priced around $123.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $40). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $111). 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 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 marraskuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$79Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$163Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$171Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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