Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $77

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$121

One-way from

$77

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$179

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 7/12-11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 13m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
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 12 September 2025.

Sun 7/1212:03LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1206:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$121
Tue 14/1006:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Thu 16/1007:30SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$125
Tue 7/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/1005:30SFO - LAX
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$127
Thu 13/1120:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 15/1117:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9$131
Sat 25/1017:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/1105:10SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9$133
Tue 11/1118:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Thu 13/1105:00SFO - LAX
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$139
Wed 29/1016:15LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Wed 5/1114:05SFO - LAX
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$140
Thu 9/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 14/1006:10SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$146
Sat 25/1005:30LAX - SFO
1 stop11h 15mSouthwest
Sat 25/1018:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$148
Wed 8/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sat 11/1018:59SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 10/9$149
Wed 1/1006:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Wed 1/1020:59SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/9$152
Tue 28/1012:50LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/1110:35SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$154

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

13:00-14:25

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

16:50-18:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$125

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

10:25-11:50

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

14:05-19:30

1 stop5h 25m

$127

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 13/11

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

17:15-18:45

Nonstop1h 30m

$131

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/11

11:00-12:25

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

14:05-19:30

1 stop5h 25m

$139

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

16:25-17:52

Nonstop1h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

20:59-22:34

Nonstop1h 35m

$146

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

16:41-18:13

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

09:25-11:09

Nonstop1h 44m

$152

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

06:25-07:45

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

07:10-08:35

Nonstop1h 25m

$158

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

10:15-11:40

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

20:59-22:35

Nonstop1h 36m

$160

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

18:50-20:10

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

12:40-19:15

2 stops6h 35m

$166

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

19:00-20:25

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

05:50-07:19

Nonstop1h 29m

$167

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 29 August 2025.

Booking 59 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 September 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 82% 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 7 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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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  • 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 4 different airlines have flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 133 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 32m.

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

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

    Southwest can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just under 1h 25m. 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 $81, 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 63% 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 Alaska Airlines (83%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%) or Iberia (81%) 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 $429, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $53. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco), is priced around $109.

  • 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search Frontier flights
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$160Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$168Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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SouthwestCheapest$178Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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