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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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SFO
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 3 February 2026.

Sat 28/218:50
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 3/308:15
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 31/1$146
Sat 4/416:55
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Sat 11/417:50
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/2$148
Wed 22/408:25
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 22/413:45
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/1$153
Tue 3/306:30
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Tue 10/311:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$161
Sat 16/505:20
LAX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 20/507:20
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/2$163
Tue 28/414:00
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sat 2/511:05
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/2$166
Wed 18/320:01
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 37m
Frontier
Wed 25/319:32
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop12h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/2$170
Fri 13/306:35
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 21/319:55
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 31/1$171
Sat 7/321:35
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Mon 9/311:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$176
Tue 3/318:50
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/305:30
SFO
-
LAX
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$178
Sat 28/217:23
LAX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 1/306:00
SFO
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$181

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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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$146

One-way from

$82

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$228
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/2-3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to San Francisco
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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

16:10-17:45

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

22:57-00:30

Nonstop1h 33m

$161

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

16:30-17:56

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

13:15-14:47

Nonstop1h 32m

$161

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

21:29-23:04

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

18:18-19:52

Nonstop1h 34m

$161

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

14:00-15:20

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

11:05-16:20

1 stop5h 15m

$166

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

07:50-09:20

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

14:35-21:25

1 stop6h 50m

$178

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 14/3

20:10-21:40

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

13:35-20:10

1 stop6h 35m

$178

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

15:20-21:50

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

19:15-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$178

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

06:20-12:00

1 stop5h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

18:05-19:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$178

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

07:00-08:25

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

06:00-07:29

Nonstop1h 29m

$186

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

21:29-23:04

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

18:50-20:24

Nonstop1h 34m

$186

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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 30 January 2026.

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 85 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $47). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $110). 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 3 February 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 85% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Los Angeles to San Francisco was viewed by 13 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 20m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest 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: SkyWest Airlines (85%), Gulf Air (80%), United Airlines (80%).

  • 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco (average of $47). Flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $110). 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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