Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $28
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?
If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $117.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $173. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $331.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
Our data shows that the cheapest Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $166. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $494.
What is the cheapest Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles when booking 10 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $131 when searching 10 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles for as low as $101 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Frontier, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San Francisco
What airlines fly to San Francisco?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per day?
As of April 2025, there are 128 flights per day flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 40% of flights taking off in the evening.
How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per week?
As of April 2025, there are 897 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $28 |
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Fastest flight time | 1h 22m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
How far is Los Angeles to San Francisco by plane?
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 345.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 23m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?
As of April 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Airbus A320neo, representing 17.02% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 at 8.50%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 7.91%, and Boeing 737-800 at 6.60%.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Frontier, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 20%, United Airlines at 13%, and Alaska Airlines at 13%.
Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $29 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 7,890 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $37 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,277 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $45 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.3 2,920 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $78 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 157 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $78 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 2,347 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $79 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,897 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $100 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $100 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,835 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $101 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,619 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $104 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,275 reviews |
Delta Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco
Delta operates around 7 flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $175, but momondo users have found Delta deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco from as low as $79 round-trip. Delta has been scored 8.0/10 in 7,897 reviews.
Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco
$100 is the best Alaska Airlines flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Alaska Airlines ticket price found was closer to $198, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 9,833 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 40 times in an average week so prices can vary.
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco for you.
Can I find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles with this policy.
How can momondo help me find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Once you have performed a search for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
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