Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between $179 and $343 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $132 on Frontier (15 Sept–19 Sept).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between $179 and $343 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $132 on Frontier (15 Sept–19 Sept).

Question 4

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 25% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The Los Angeles to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 133 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Southwest can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just under 6h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 542 km.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Frontier, at $55, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Frontier is 81% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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

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$39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $76 and $76, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Booking 76 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $244). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (169 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (75 on average).

Question 14

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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.

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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).

Question 16

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

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $288, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $86. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Francisco), is priced around $113.

Question 17

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

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Consider Horizon Air (100%), EVA Air (87%) or China Southern (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Alaska Airlines, Frontier or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SFO?

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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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 129 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 23m.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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Deals for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$132
One-way from	$85
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$321
Good round-trip deal	$184 or less
Good one-way deal	$147 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$55	Average$134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$183	Average$225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Southwest	Cheapest$196	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Booking 76 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SFO?

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between $179 and $343 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $132 on Frontier (15 Sept–19 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco

The most flights from LAX to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (169 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (75 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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Los Angeles to San Francisco flights typically cost between $179 and $343 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $132 on Frontier (15 Sept–19 Sept).