Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $118

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 May 2026.

Wed 12/819:07
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Fri 14/820:23
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 18/5$179
Fri 3/718:57
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Fri 10/720:23
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 18/5$225
Wed 10/617:33
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Wed 17/609:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Deal found 17/5$234
Tue 22/908:25
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Tue 22/915:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 18/5$251
Sat 6/620:10
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/620:55
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 16/5$257
Wed 17/606:20
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 23/606:00
SFO
-
LAX
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 20/5$259
Sat 1/807:15
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/810:15
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/5$261

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$179

One-way from

$118

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$184 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/8-14/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

05:35-11:05

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

19:25-20:55

Nonstop1h 30m

$251

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

18:10-19:30

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 13/7

15:45-00:05

2 stops8h 20m

$314

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

06:30-07:50

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

07:00-12:50

1 stop5h 50m

$319

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/7

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

05:00-12:45

2 stops7h 45m

$336

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

14:25-21:55

2 stops7h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

18:45-00:05

1 stop5h 20m

$368

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

10:00-11:20

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/7

15:45-00:05

2 stops8h 20m

$370
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 14/6

06:10-07:35

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

06:25-07:55

Nonstop1h 30m

$387
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/7

07:00-08:21

Nonstop1h 21m

$118

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

12:10-16:00

1 stop3h 50m

$135

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

12:10-16:00

1 stop3h 50m

$135

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $290). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 May 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

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  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 5h 30m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Los Angeles and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 542 km.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco on time: Horizon Air (86%), Qatar Airways (85%), China Southern (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is generally $313, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $186 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $290). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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