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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $38

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Frontier Logo
6:48 pm - 8:27 pmLAX-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
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2:18 pm - 3:55 pmSFO-LAX
1h 37mnonstop
$76Frontier
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mié., may. 7 - mié., may. 14
Frontier Logo
6:48 pm - 8:27 pmLAX-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
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2:18 pm - 3:55 pmSFO-LAX
1h 37mnonstop
$77Frontier
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mar., may. 6 - mié., may. 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:31 amLAX-SFO
1h 31mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 12:00 pmSFO-LAX
1h 35mnonstop
$111Alaska Airlines
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mar., jun. 3 - mar., jun. 3
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:53 amLAX-SFO
1h 23mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 2:13 pmSFO-LAX
1h 33mnonstop
$129Delta
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sáb., may. 24 - sáb., may. 24
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:53 amLAX-SFO
1h 23mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 2:13 pmSFO-LAX
1h 33mnonstop
$137Delta
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dom., may. 18 - sáb., may. 24
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 10:15 pmLAX-SFO
4h 40m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 10:05 pmSFO-LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$139Southwest
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mar., jun. 3 - sáb., jun. 7
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 8:20 amLAX-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
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11:50 am - 8:35 pmSFO-LAX
8h 45m2 stops
$144Southwest
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mié., jun. 4 - mié., jun. 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:37 pmLAX-SFO
5h 37m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-LAX
18h 45m1 stop
$160Alaska Airlines
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mié., may. 28 - lun., jun. 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pmLAX-SFO
6h 55m1 stop
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5:49 pm - 7:23 pmSFO-LAX
1h 34mnonstop
$214American Airlines
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dom., may. 11 - dom., may. 11
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:40 pmLAX-SFO
12h 10m1 stop
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6:30 am - 8:00 amSFO-LAX
1h 30mnonstop
$236American Airlines
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Delta flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
May 24
LAX6:30 amLos Angeles
1h 23m
SFO7:53 amSan Francisco
May 24
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
LAX2:13 pmLos Angeles
Delta
May 18
LAX6:30 amLos Angeles
1h 23m
SFO7:53 amSan Francisco
May 24
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
LAX2:13 pmLos Angeles
Delta
Aug 24
LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles
1h 25m
SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco
Sep 4
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
1h 33m
LAX2:33 pmLos Angeles

Frontier flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
May 7
LAX6:48 pmLos Angeles
1h 39m
SFO8:27 pmSan Francisco
May 14
SFO2:18 pmSan Francisco
1h 37m
LAX3:55 pmLos Angeles
Frontier
May 6
LAX6:48 pmLos Angeles
1h 39m
SFO8:27 pmSan Francisco
May 10
SFO2:18 pmSan Francisco
1h 37m
LAX3:55 pmLos Angeles
Frontier
May 17
LAX6:48 pmLos Angeles
1h 39m
SFO8:27 pmSan Francisco
May 21
SFO2:18 pmSan Francisco
1h 37m
LAX3:55 pmLos Angeles

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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 January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $118.

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 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $133 when searching 5 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 $108 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.

How have Los Angeles to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$38

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $38. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $76.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • 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 15m.

  • 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?

  • 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?

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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
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $29Free CancellationRating
6.3
7,941 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $37Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,283 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $45Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,924 reviews
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Breeze AirwaysPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
8.1
160 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $83Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,393 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $85Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,919 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $100Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $102Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,685 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,287 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,927 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    Delta operates around 9 flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $177, but momondo users have found Delta deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco from as low as $85 round-trip. Delta has been scored 8.0/10 in 7,920 reviews.

  • Southwest Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    $108 is the best Southwest flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Southwest ticket price found was closer to $182, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Southwest (8.0/10 from 4,286 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 20 times in an average week so prices can vary.


Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Santa Cruz
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Hayward
Modesto
Calistoga
Sonoma
Roseville
Bodega Bay
Daly City
Santa Clara
Fremont
South San Francisco
Big Sur
Sunnyvale
Redwood City
Berkeley
Walnut Creek
Vallejo
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Fairfield

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Can I find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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