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€55 Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX-SFO)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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08:23 - 09:53LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
13:50 - 15:20SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
€55Frontier
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Thu, 5 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
18:40 - 20:10LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
15:05 - 07:23SFO-LAX
16h 18m1 stop
€79Frontier
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Thu, 5 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
10:13 - 11:40LAX-SFO
1h 27mdirect
14:23 - 15:54SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€105Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 17 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
19:05 - 20:34LAX-SFO
1h 29mdirect
22:35 - 00:06SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€106United Airlines
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Wed, 18 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
06:50 - 08:15LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
12:50 - 14:20SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
€110Delta
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Wed, 11 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
17:30 - 18:52LAX-SFO
1h 22mdirect
18:55 - 20:24SFO-LAX
1h 29mdirect
€120Delta
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Fri, 6 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
08:00 - 09:30LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
17:15 - 18:57SFO-LAX
1h 42mdirect
€122Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Sat, 10 May
07:55 - 09:25LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
12:00 - 18:45SFO-LAX
6h 45m2 stops
€124Southwest
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Tue, 11 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb
06:10 - 12:00LAX-SFO
5h 50m1 stop
16:35 - 21:30SFO-LAX
4h 55m1 stop
€128Southwest
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Tue, 10 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
11:22 - 12:56LAX-SFO
1h 34mdirect
22:35 - 00:06SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€207United Airlines
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Thu, 26 Dec - Thu, 26 Dec
22:20 - 23:49LAX-SFO
1h 29mdirect
€56Delta
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Sat, 7 Dec
14:59 - 16:21LAX-SFO
1h 22mdirect
€59Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 17 Feb
06:05 - 07:33LAX-SFO
1h 28mdirect
€60Delta
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Wed, 26 Mar
15:20 - 21:35LAX-SFO
6h 15m1 stop
€64Southwest
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Wed, 12 Feb
12:40 - 22:15LAX-SFO
9h 35m2 stops
€69Southwest
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Tue, 7 Jan
22:51 - 00:25LAX-SFO
1h 34mdirect
€75United Airlines
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Sun, 29 Dec
06:00 - 07:28LAX-SFO
1h 28mdirect
€93United Airlines
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Sun, 12 Jan
06:00 - 12:18LAX-SFO
6h 18m1 stop
€146American Airlines
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Wed, 26 Mar
21:15 - 10:50LAX-SFO
13h 35m1 stop
€232JetBlue
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Mon, 17 Feb
00:59 - 14:40LAX-SFO
13h 41m1 stop
€256JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Dec
15:10 - 16:35LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
18:54 - 20:25SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€171Delta
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Tue, 19 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov
10:00 - 11:28LAX-SFO
1h 28mdirect
08:00 - 09:36SFO-LAX
1h 36mdirect
€180Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 19 Nov - Fri, 22 Nov
10:00 - 11:28LAX-SFO
1h 28mdirect
12:18 - 13:52SFO-LAX
1h 34mdirect
€185Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 19 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
08:00 - 09:31LAX-SFO
1h 31mdirect
12:46 - 14:17SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€193Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 18 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
09:00 - 16:00LAX-SFO
7h 00m2 stops
17:40 - 19:05SFO-LAX
1h 25mdirect
€194Southwest
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Tue, 19 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
06:45 - 08:05LAX-SFO
1h 20mdirect
12:45 - 18:15SFO-LAX
5h 30m1 stop
€197Southwest
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Fri, 15 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
08:15 - 09:45LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
23:01 - 00:32SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€205United Airlines
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Fri, 15 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
06:00 - 07:24LAX-SFO
1h 24mdirect
23:01 - 00:32SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€405United Airlines
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Fri, 15 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
21:10 - 10:29LAX-SFO
13h 19m1 stop
20:42 - 09:24SFO-LAX
12h 42m1 stop
€766JetBlue
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Mon, 18 Nov - Wed, 20 Nov
11:45 - 00:28LAX-SFO
12h 43m1 stop
11:40 - 23:57SFO-LAX
12h 17m1 stop
€809JetBlue
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Fri, 15 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov
08:23 - 09:53LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
13:50 - 15:20SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
€55Frontier
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Thu, 5 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
10:13 - 11:40LAX-SFO
1h 27mdirect
14:23 - 15:54SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€105Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 17 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
19:05 - 20:34LAX-SFO
1h 29mdirect
22:35 - 00:06SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€106United Airlines
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Wed, 18 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
06:50 - 08:15LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
12:50 - 14:20SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
€110Delta
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Wed, 11 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
17:30 - 18:52LAX-SFO
1h 22mdirect
18:55 - 20:24SFO-LAX
1h 29mdirect
€120Delta
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Fri, 6 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
08:00 - 09:30LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
17:15 - 18:57SFO-LAX
1h 42mdirect
€122Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Sat, 10 May
22:20 - 23:47LAX-SFO
1h 27mdirect
20:25 - 22:02SFO-LAX
1h 37mdirect
€127Delta
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Wed, 4 Dec - Thu, 5 Dec
07:45 - 09:10LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
20:00 - 21:20SFO-LAX
1h 20mdirect
€142Southwest
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Wed, 1 Jan - Wed, 1 Jan
10:56 - 12:30LAX-SFO
1h 34mdirect
22:35 - 00:06SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
€157United Airlines
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Sat, 28 Dec - Sat, 28 Dec
09:50 - 11:20LAX-SFO
1h 30mdirect
21:10 - 22:35SFO-LAX
1h 25mdirect
€217Southwest
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Thu, 27 Mar - Sat, 29 Mar

Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost €102 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of tickets is €150 and €139 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of €141, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 158 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

€55
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

  • Is Wi-Fi available at airports in Los Angeles and San Francisco?

    To cater to business and leisure travelers, LAX, San Francisco International Airport, and San Jose International Airport offer free wireless internet services.

  • What kind of dining options can I find at Los Angeles International Airport?

    With over 90 food and beverage outlets, LAX has something to suit your mood and preference. Enjoy a drink at the sophisticated Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar, dine on upscale French-Japanese fusion cuisine at Chaya, or grab a quick burger, frozen yoghurt, or coffee.

  • I’m traveling with kids. How can I keep them entertained at LAX?

    The LAX Beach is a beach-themed play area for children aged between 2 and 8 years old. Located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, kids can play safely and burn off some energy before getting on a flight.

  • What are the public transport options from San Francisco International Airport to the center?

    BART operates a rapid rail service from San Francisco International Airport to San Francisco and the East Bay. Get the free AirTrain from any terminal to the SFO BART Station. SamTrans runs a bus service connecting the airport with San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco. A number of routes stop at the Airport terminals including SFO and ECR. The Caltrain Commuter Rail provides a rail service between San Francisco and San Jose. Take a SamTrans bus to Caltrain’s Millbrae Station to connect.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco was €59 for a one-way ticket and €58 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €137 or less one-way.
  • Booking flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco? Depending on where you’re staying, you can choose from three airports to fly into to cut down on commuting time. San Francisco International Airport in located in San Mateo County, 13 miles south of the city center. This is a great choice if you’re staying in San Francisco or visiting Sonoma or Napa Valley. Oakland International Airport is 10 miles south of downtown Oakland and a good option if you’re traveling to Yosemite National Park or Lake Tahoe. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
  • Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco usually depart from Los Angeles Airport. If you want to do a little last-minute shopping before your flight, LAX rivals the top malls for shopping and has over 60 retail outlets, including international brands, gift shops, and newsstands.
  • To showcase the dynamic, creative spirit of Los Angeles, LAX has transformed many of its public spaces into art spaces with exhibitions and installations for the enjoyment of travelers. The 11 exhibition sites are located in Terminals 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Before getting on your flight at Los Angeles International Airport, pamper yourself with a relaxing massage to improve your circulation. Manicures, pedicures, and other spa treatments are available at the XpresSpa, located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the Be Relax Spa in Terminal 1.
  • If flying stresses you out, the Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) Program at LAX gives you an opportunity to relax before your flight. Therapy dogs in red “pet me” vests can be found on the departure level of each terminal, accompanied by helpful handlers. Children and adults alike can cuddle and pat a friendly puppy for a few minutes before departing.
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Flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with FrontierLAX-SFOOct 2024
Try to catch bargain flights with more reliable airlines
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-SFOJul 2024
Bring a sweater, just incase other people's ac makes you cool.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +34 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +35 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +33 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +33 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +34 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +37 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air China, +34 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +35 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +36 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +38 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/12Sat
directDelta
1h 29mLAX-SFO
€56
17/2Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 22mLAX-SFO
€59
26/3Wed
directDelta
1h 28mLAX-SFO
€60
12/2Wed
1 stopSouthwest
6h 15mLAX-SFO
€64
7/1Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
9h 35mLAX-SFO
€69
29/12Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 34mLAX-SFO
€75
12/1Sun
directUnited Airlines
1h 28mLAX-SFO
€93
26/3Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 18mLAX-SFO
€146
17/2Mon
1 stopJetBlue
13h 35mLAX-SFO
€232
5/12Thu
1 stopJetBlue
13h 41mLAX-SFO
€256

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/11Tue
directDelta
1h 25mLAX-SFO
23/11Sat
directDelta
1h 31mSFO-LAX
€171
19/11Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 28mLAX-SFO
22/11Fri
directAlaska Airlines
1h 36mSFO-LAX
€180
19/11Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 28mLAX-SFO
26/11Tue
directAlaska Airlines
1h 34mSFO-LAX
€185
18/11Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 31mLAX-SFO
18/11Mon
directAlaska Airlines
1h 31mSFO-LAX
€193
19/11Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 00mLAX-SFO
20/11Wed
directSouthwest
1h 25mSFO-LAX
€194
15/11Fri
directSouthwest
1h 20mLAX-SFO
20/11Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 30mSFO-LAX
€197
15/11Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 30mLAX-SFO
15/11Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 31mSFO-LAX
€205
15/11Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 24mLAX-SFO
15/11Fri
directUnited Airlines
1h 31mSFO-LAX
€405
18/11Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
13h 19mLAX-SFO
20/11Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 42mSFO-LAX
€766
15/11Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 43mLAX-SFO
17/11Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 17mSFO-LAX
€809

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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