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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $70

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco departing on 8/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$70

Fastest flight time

1h 18m

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 $70. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $141.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 1h 18m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles is February. The most expensive is November.

What is the cheapest day to depart Los Angeles for San Francisco?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Monday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

In the morning. Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 22% more expensive at midday than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from Los Angeles?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to San Francisco

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

Los Angeles - San Francisco. Fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco for the best Los Angeles - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should you book Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

56 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is approximately 56 days to departure

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per day?

As of April 2024, 110 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 15:00, with 45% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to San Francisco on average per week?

As of April 2024, there are 772 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to San Francisco.

When travelling from Los Angeles to San Francisco, the most popular airport to fly into is San Francisco Airport. The majority of travellers flying into San Francisco Airport from Los Angeles are departing from Los Angeles Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Los Angeles Airport to depart from when travelling to San Francisco and luckily, there are options! You can try Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport which is located in Santa Ana or Burbank Bob Hope Airport which is located in Burbank. When travelling from Los Angeles, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in San Francisco. The nearest airport to San Francisco Airport is San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose. The least expensive flight option from Los Angeles to San Francisco will typically be LAX — SFO during the month of April with an average price of $99 RT.

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$249
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$99
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$184
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$853
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Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$1,105
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Easily compare return flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco by changing tabs
Delta
2 May
LAX22:45Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO00:09San Francisco
6 May
SFO20:55San Francisco
1h 31m
LAX22:26Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
27 Apr
LAX06:30Los Angeles
1h 32m
SFO08:02San Francisco
28 Apr
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 33m
LAX07:33Los Angeles
Southwest
6 May
LAX06:10Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:35San Francisco
8 May
SFO11:00San Francisco
1h 40m
LAX12:40Los Angeles
JetBlue
30 Apr
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 27m
SFO12:27San Francisco
3 May
SFO13:51San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX15:20Los Angeles
Delta
16 June
LAX12:10Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO13:34San Francisco
4 July
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX16:09Los Angeles
Delta
16 May
LAX17:05Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO18:28San Francisco
19 May
SFO06:10San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX07:45Los Angeles

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

If you're looking for one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Delta, Frontier and Southwest
Delta
8 May
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:25San Francisco
Frontier
6 May
LAX21:30Los Angeles
12h 14m
1 stop
SFO09:44San Francisco
Southwest
6 May
LAX06:10Los Angeles
1h 25m
SFO07:35San Francisco

Search last-minute flights to San Francisco from Los Angeles

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco
JetBlue
20 Apr
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 27m
SFO12:27San Francisco
22 Apr
SFO13:12San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX14:41Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
27 Apr
LAX06:30Los Angeles
1h 32m
SFO08:02San Francisco
28 Apr
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 33m
LAX07:33Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
21 Apr
LAX06:30Los Angeles
1h 32m
SFO08:02San Francisco
23 Apr
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX16:05Los Angeles
Delta
19 Apr
LAX22:45Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO00:09San Francisco
21 Apr
SFO06:00San Francisco
1h 30m
LAX07:30Los Angeles
Frontier
21 Apr
LAX21:30Los Angeles
10h 13m
1 stop
SFO07:43San Francisco
23 Apr
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 25m
LAX16:05Los Angeles
JetBlue
20 Apr
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 27m
SFO12:27San Francisco
9 May
SFO13:50San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX15:19Los Angeles

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
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $69Free cancellationRating
7.3
14,952 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $119Free cancellationRating
8.1
9,054 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $125Free cancellationRating
7.6
4,692 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free cancellationRating
7.4
11,352 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $207Free cancellationRating
8.0
11,123 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    Across 44 Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco this week, the average price was $138, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $77 round-trip. 9,054 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.1/10.

  • Delta Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    $134 is the best Delta flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Delta ticket price found was closer to $176, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Delta (8.0/10 from 11,123 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 17 times in an average week so prices can vary.


Delta flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
2 May
LAX22:45Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO00:09San Francisco
6 May
SFO20:55San Francisco
1h 31m
LAX22:26Los Angeles
Delta
16 June
LAX12:10Los Angeles
1h 24m
SFO13:34San Francisco
4 July
SFO14:40San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX16:09Los Angeles
Delta
16 May
LAX17:05Los Angeles
1h 23m
SFO18:28San Francisco
19 May
SFO06:10San Francisco
1h 35m
LAX07:45Los Angeles

JetBlue flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best JetBlue deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
JetBlue
20 Apr
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 27m
SFO12:27San Francisco
22 Apr
SFO13:12San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX14:41Los Angeles
JetBlue
20 Apr
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 27m
SFO12:27San Francisco
9 May
SFO13:50San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX15:19Los Angeles
JetBlue
30 Apr
LAX11:00Los Angeles
1h 27m
SFO12:27San Francisco
3 May
SFO13:51San Francisco
1h 29m
LAX15:20Los Angeles

Choose the best way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Buses

7h 05m
$57 one-way$119 return
Direct · from $1191 stop · from $63

Distance to city centre

9FP2.2 km
X281.9 km
22kg CO2

86% less than flights

Find Buses

Los Angeles to San Francisco Buses

Trains

11h 13m
$83 one-way$167 return
Direct · from $167

Distance to city centre

9MY1.2 km
34kg CO2

78% less than flights

Find Trains

Los Angeles to San Francisco Trains

Flights

1h 18m
$70 one-way$141 return
Direct · from $1411 stop · from $240

Distance to city centre

SFO19.0 km

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco on Delta. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard Delta to be about 1h 21m compared to taking a train from Los Angeles to San Francisco or a bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco which have been found to be slower alternatives.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    The cheapest way is to get a bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco, which can be as cheap as $119. A flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $141. A train from Los Angeles to San Francisco is also an option, with an average price of $167.

  • 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 21m.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    A flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco will average about 154kg in carbon emissions. A CO2 sorter is available on momondo flight search results to filter for lower carbon footprint flight options. The carbon footprint of this journey by train would be 34kg - a 79% reduction. Although it takes longer, opting for a bus over an airplane would reduce the carbon footprint of your trip to about 21kg.

  • 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?

  • 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.


Alternative routes for Los Angeles to San Francisco

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
San Francisco to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time1h 25m
Cheapest price$100
Los Angeles to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time1h 22m
Cheapest price$184
Los Angeles to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time0h 55m
Cheapest price$431
San Francisco to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time4h 31m
Cheapest price$643
Los Angeles to Reno Flights
Fastest flight time1h 27m
Cheapest price$312

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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?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Los Angeles to San Francisco flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.


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