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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco from $82

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in October or January, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$163

One-way from

$82

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$128 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 24/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 11m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 16 September 2025.

Wed 12/1110:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 12/1118:53SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 15/9$163
Tue 2/1221:29LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Sat 6/1218:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/9$179
Wed 15/1019:05LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 22/1005:30SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9$188
Tue 4/1110:50LAX - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Tue 18/1114:05SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9$194
Thu 9/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sat 11/1018:59SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Deal found 15/9$196
Thu 9/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 14/1005:30SFO - LAX
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9$205
Tue 21/1016:15LAX - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Thu 23/1016:10SFO - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9$211
Fri 24/1021:49LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sun 26/1008:20SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 15/9$213
Thu 27/1106:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/1116:15SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$216
Thu 9/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Sun 12/1005:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 15/9$221
Wed 8/1006:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mDelta
Fri 10/1005:50SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Deal found 15/9$225
Mon 8/1205:45LAX - SFO
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Mon 8/1214:05SFO - LAX
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9$228

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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 Angeles

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

18:55-20:21

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$163

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

08:30-10:03

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$179

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/1

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

08:15-09:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$196

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 25/10

13:12-14:33

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

20:59-22:35

Nonstop1h 36m

$196

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

18:55-20:21

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$196

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

10:15-11:40

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

18:59-20:30

Nonstop1h 31m

$196

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 23/10

08:20-09:45

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

08:20-09:55

Nonstop1h 35m

$196

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

05:30-14:00

2 stops8h 30m

$205

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

05:30-13:55

2 stops8h 25m

$205

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

20:20-21:45

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

05:30-14:00

2 stops8h 30m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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 59 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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 16 September 2025.

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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from Los Angeles to San Francisco was viewed by 24 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 1h 26m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Los Angeles and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 544 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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: Alaska Airlines (83%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%), Iberia (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 $228, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $115. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $168 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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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