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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $73

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Frontier Logo
06:44 - 14:40LAX-SFO
7h 56m1 stop
Frontier Logo
17:28 - 18:59SFO-LAX
1h 31mdirect
$138Frontier
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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Delta Logo
08:30 - 10:03LAX-SFO
1h 33mdirect
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:30SFO-LAX
1h 30mdirect
$145Delta
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Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:37 - 10:19LAX-SFO
1h 42mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:10 - 16:48SFO-LAX
1h 38mdirect
$151Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:34LAX-SFO
1h 34mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:51 - 15:19SFO-LAX
5h 28m1 stop
$166Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Southwest Logo
19:05 - 20:25LAX-SFO
1h 20mdirect
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 14:00SFO-LAX
8h 30m2 stops
$168Southwest
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:20 - 12:33LAX-SFO
5h 13m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:55 - 16:35SFO-LAX
1h 40mdirect
$174Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Southwest Logo
16:15 - 22:45LAX-SFO
6h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:10 - 23:20SFO-LAX
7h 10m1 stop
$189Southwest
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Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:56LAX-SFO
1h 26mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:25 - 08:58SFO-LAX
1h 33mdirect
$220United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:25LAX-SFO
1h 25mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:00 - 00:32SFO-LAX
1h 32mdirect
$223United Airlines
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Sun, 19 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:29LAX-SFO
1h 29mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:00 - 07:20SFO-LAX
23h 20m1 stop
$252Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
15 Oct
LAX19:05Los Angeles
1h 20m
SFO20:25San Francisco
22 Oct
SFO05:30San Francisco
8h 30m
2 stops
LAX14:00Los Angeles
$168
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Southwest
21 Oct
LAX16:15Los Angeles
6h 30m
1 stop
SFO22:45San Francisco
23 Oct
SFO16:10San Francisco
7h 10m
1 stop
LAX23:20Los Angeles
$189
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Southwest
23 Oct
LAX06:00Los Angeles
1h 30m
SFO07:30San Francisco
27 Oct
SFO16:20San Francisco
7h 00m
2 stops
LAX23:20Los Angeles
$198
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Frontier flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
17 Nov
LAX06:44Los Angeles
7h 56m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
19 Nov
SFO17:28San Francisco
1h 31m
LAX18:59Los Angeles
$138
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Frontier
14 Oct
LAX13:15Los Angeles
9h 12m
1 stop
SFO22:27San Francisco
15 Oct
SFO12:00San Francisco
1h 32m
LAX13:32Los Angeles
$159
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Frontier
14 Oct
LAX15:48Los Angeles
5h 34m
1 stop
SFO21:22San Francisco
15 Oct
SFO06:34San Francisco
17h 51m
1 stop
LAX00:25Los Angeles
$217
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

06:44-14:40

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

17:28-18:59

Nonstop1h 31m

$138

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

08:30-10:03

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$145

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

08:37-10:19

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

15:10-16:48

Nonstop1h 38m

$151

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

06:00-07:34

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

09:51-15:19

1 stop5h 28m

$166

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

19:05-20:25

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

05:30-14:00

2 stops8h 30m

$168

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

07:20-12:33

1 stop5h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

14:55-16:35

Nonstop1h 40m

$174

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 21/10

16:15-22:45

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

16:10-23:20

1 stop7h 10m

$189

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

21:30-22:56

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

07:25-08:58

Nonstop1h 33m

$220

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 19/10

23:00-00:32

Nonstop1h 32m

$223

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

07:00-08:29

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

08:00-07:20

1 stop23h 20m

$252

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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 $178.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from Los Angeles. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $505. 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 $1,070.

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 $214. 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 $1,090 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 $225 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 $174 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 September 2025, prices for Los Angeles to San Francisco flights are approximately 14% 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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Cheap Los Angeles to San Francisco (LAX to SFO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Best price found

$103

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

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 $103. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $266.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • 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.

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  • 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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
FrontierPriceFrom $80Free cancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free cancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $167Free cancellationRating
7.8
2,729 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to San Francisco

    Across 34 Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco this week, the average price was $169, 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 2,729 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Los Angeles 39 times in an average week so prices can vary.

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Walnut Creek
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Redwood City
Sausalito
Watsonville
Emeryville
San Mateo
Pacifica
Mountain View
Burlingame
Salinas
Pacific Grove
Pebble Beach
San Lorenzo

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