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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?
If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles during January instead. Flights to San Francisco in January, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $181.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $206. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco for around $1,086.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Los Angeles to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $169. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,295 on average. Flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $217 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 $169 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
Which airlines fly to San Francisco?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian 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 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 3 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 July 2025, 117 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 08:00, with 36% of daily flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per week?
As of July 2025, there are 819 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.
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Best price found | $50 |
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Fastest flight time | 1h 20m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
How far is Los Angeles to San Francisco by plane?
A flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco will travel around 555.1 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 20m.
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 updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to San Francisco Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 3 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?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. 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 required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the leading plane model is Embraer 175, making up 15.17% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 9.98%, Boeing 737-800 with 9.67%, and Airbus A320neo with 8.71%.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to San Francisco is Frontier (59% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Alaska Airlines (27%) and Hawaiian Airlines (15%).
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 $81 | Free cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,291 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $161 | Free cancellation | Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $169 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.8 2,542 reviews |
Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco
Across 35 Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco this week, the average price was $143, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $106 round-trip. 10,000 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
Hawaiian Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco
$111 is the best Hawaiian Airlines flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Hawaiian Airlines ticket price found was closer to $337, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Hawaiian Airlines (7.8/10 from 2,540 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 42 times in an average week so prices can vary.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
It is quick and easy to find Los Angeles to San Francisco flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to San Francisco that suits you.
Can I find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Once all potential Los Angeles to San Francisco flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
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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