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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $62

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$177

One-way from

$62

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 1/4-1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 03m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 36m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 14 February 2025.

Tue 1/407:10LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 1/416:40SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/2$177
Tue 1/413:09LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/416:49SFO - LAX
1 stop3h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$192
Mon 5/521:15LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Wed 7/506:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Deal found 13/2$200
Wed 9/406:55LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Thu 10/405:40SFO - LAX
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$227
Sun 8/606:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/606:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$288

Find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco within your budget

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 14 February 2025.

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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

Tue 1/4

07:10-08:44

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

16:40-18:09

Nonstop1h 29m

$177

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

13:09-14:42

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

16:49-20:13

1 stop3h 24m

$192

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

21:15-22:38

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

06:00-07:33

Nonstop1h 33m

$200

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

06:55-08:20

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

05:40-12:55

1 stop7h 15m

$227

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

06:00-07:41

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 13/6

06:00-07:36

Nonstop1h 36m

$288

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/3

06:00-19:39

1 stop13h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

06:00-22:23

1 stop16h 23m

$431

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

13:04-14:40

Nonstop1h 36m

$62

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

14:59-16:25

Nonstop1h 26m

$94

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 15/3

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$108

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 30/3

06:00-07:29

Nonstop1h 29m

$110

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

Booking 64 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 14 February 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 88% 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 10 February 2025.

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

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 14 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (175 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 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 14 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to San Francisco. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 105 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 36m.

  • 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?

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $177, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Hawaiian Airlines is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco one-way?

    $62 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $94 and $108, respectively.

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

    Consider American Airlines (94%), Fiji Airways (93%) or Qantas Airways (91%) 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 $606, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $48. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco), is priced around $186.

  • 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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